New Actos Warning Labels Include Bladder Cancer & Heart Failure Risks
By Scott Hardy
The FDA in the US updated the warning labels on Actos boxes last year and now Canada has significantly increased the terms of their warning as well. Health Canada, Canada’s version of the US Food and Drug Administration, stated they’re now including warnings on Actos boxes of heart failure and bladder cancer. Actos is commonly used to treat Type II diabetes. Health Canada ran a safety review last year (in 2011) to determine how severe the warning label on Actos should be. After a thorough review Health Canada determined that using Actos can result in an increased risk of bladder cancer or tumors. They also determined that Actos users are at a higher risk for severe cardiovascular failure, including heart failure.
Diabetics around the world are taking Actos to treat their type 2 diabetes and may be unaware of the risk of bladder cancer if you take Actos for an extended period of time (one year or more.) Actos users need to know what to look out for if they have taken Actos for more than one year which may increase the risk of bladder cancer by 40% or more. Symptoms of bladder cancer include tumors which could cause blood in the urine, painful or frequent urination, or straining during urination. In addition, other common symptoms of bladder cancer include fatigue, incontinence, weight loss and bone pain or tenderness. If you are experiencing these symptoms you should see a doctor immediately so bladder cancer or tumors can be ruled out. If you are experiencing these symptoms and are diagnosed with bladder cancer or tumors it may be a good idea to speak with an attorney to see if are a good fit for an Actos lawsuit. Patients are filing Actos bladder cancer or cardiovascular problem lawsuits because they believe that they should have been warned of the risks of taking Actos.
If you would like more information about filing an Actos class action lawsuit, information about joining the Actos MDL (multidistrict litigation) or would like to file an Actos bladder cancer or cardiovascular failure personal injury lawsuit just go to the Actos Bladder Cancer Class Action Lawsuit Investigation page. You can submit your information to Actos lawyers who are actively investigating all claims regarding tumors, heart attacks, congestive heart failure and other problems which may be a severe side effect of taking Actos.
Updated May 14th, 2012
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