Avandia® Lawsuit

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Avandia, manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline, has been linked to serious, life-threatening side effects that include congestive heart failure, heart attacks, and strokes.

Avandia, also known as Rosiglitazone, is a popular drug used to treat Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus. The FDA has urged the manufacture to strengthen warnings of potential weight gain, shortness of breath, and edema which lead to heart failure.

What You Can Do & How We Can Help

The Schmidt Firm, LLP is currently accepting Avandia induced heart failure claims in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know has taken Avandia and suffered from heart failure, you should contact our firm immediately for a free case consultation. Please click here to contact our Dangerous Drug Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.

What is the problem with Avandia?

Avandia is a popular drug used to treat Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus that was approved by the FDA in 1999. Over 6 million diabetic patients around the world have used Avandia. After many adverse event reports of heart failure, the FDA has urged GlaxoSmithKline to update their labels to warn of this risk. Studies have shown that Avandia doubles to risk of heart failure leading to a 42% raised risk of heart attacks.

Side Effects of Avandia

There are a variety of side effects associated with Avandia. Our firm is pursing the following types of serious, life-threatening side effects:

• Heart Attack
  
• Stroke
  
• Congestive Heart Failure
  
• Blindness
  
• Weight Gain
  
• Macular Edema
  
• Bone Fractures
  
• Shortness of Breath

Do I Have an Avandia Lawsuit?

The Schmidt Firm, LLP is currently accepting Avandia induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know has been injured by Avandia, you should contact our firm immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Dangerous Drug Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.

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