Actos Side Effects Lawsuit Alleges Drug Caused Multiple Strokes
By John Curran
More Actos side effects lawsuits continue to be filed by Plaintiffs who have developed bladder cancer or cardiovascular problems from taking the diabetes medication. A new claim in Illinois is that Actos side effects led to a woman having multiple strokes.
Plaintiff Captolar Dixon alleges in the Actos lawsuit that she began taking the medication in 1999 to treat her Type II diabetes, and subsequently suffered three Actos strokes over the next 12 years. All three, her Actos lawsuit attorney says, were directly caused by her prolonged use of Actos. The Actos lawsuit is alleging that the strokes were caused by changes in the body similar to those of other known cardiovascular Actos side effects.
Dixon’s Actos stroke lawsuit continues a seemingly unending stream of cases, including Actos bladder cancer lawsuits, that drug maker Takeda Pharmaceuticals and partner Eli Lilly and Co. face. As Top Class Actions has reported, there are numerous research studies indicating that Actos carries the risk of dangerous side effects such as Actos bladder cancer, bladder tumors and heart problems. Since the medication is designed for long-term maintenance of diabetes symptoms, Actos side effects are more likely to occur than in medications for short-term conditions.
Additionally, Actos bladder cancer lawsuit attorneys and those for other side effects are likely to point to the bans on Actos in other countries like the United Kingdom and Germany as evidence of the risks. In fact, scientists and physicians have blasted Takeda, the federal Food and Drug Administration and even fellow medical professionals who prescribe the medication. They argue that there are other options for diabetes treatment, and disagree that the effectiveness of the medication is worth the myriad Actos side effects.
Keep in mind that in addition to Actos bladder cancer and stroke, fatigue, arrhythmia and heart failure are all known Actos side effects. They are also likely to be worsened by conditions that lead to Type II diabetes, including being overweight or having heart problems.
If Actos side effects have worsened your quality of life, or that of someone you love, don’t wait. Qualified Actos bladder cancer lawsuit attorneys can help you decide what you can do to get help for your pain and suffering. Visit the Actos Bladder Cancer Class Action Lawsuit Investigation now. By filling out the short form, you can get a no-cost review of your potential case by an experienced Actos side effects lawsuit attorney. You don’t have to pay a penny, so if you want great advice on what to do with Actos side effects, get in touch today.
Updated September 19th, 2012
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