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Symptoms of Actos Bladder Cancer


Actos bladder cancerAccording to the FDA, patients that have taken the Type 2 diabetes drug Actos (pioglitazone) for more than a year may have an increased risk of bladder cancer. In June of 2011, the FDA announced a suspected link between the drug Actos and the risk of bladder cancer in users.

"The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is informing the public that use of the diabetes medication Actos (pioglitazone) for more than one year may be associated with an increased risk of bladder cancer," according to a statement by the FDA after reviewing the interim report of a 10-year study on the connection between Actos and bladder cancer.

Symptoms of Bladder Cancer Caused By Actos


If you have been taking Actos for a prolonged period of time and are noticing these symptoms - tell your doctor immediately.

  • Pain or burning while urinating
  • Blood in urine
  • Pain and burning during urination
  • Frequent urge to urinate without results
  • Bladder infections that do not stop even after medication
  • Finding red blood cells in urine in laboratory tests

If Actos Caused Your Bladder Cancer, You May Be Entitled to Compensation

If you think prolonged use of Actos caused your bladder cancer, contact the pharmaceutical lawyers at the Anderson Law Firm. Our attorneys are reviewing Actos lawsuits and can help you in a potential lawsuit against Takeda Pharmaceuticals, the maker of Actos. Our Texas injury lawyers can explain your legal rights and options available - contact us today at 800-354-MARK.

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The Anderson Law Firm offers free no obligation consultations to people injured in accidents or who have suffered physical harm as a result of someone else's actions. We do not charge you to initially discuss your situation and establish whether you have a claim to pursue. You can call us and discuss your case over the phone, we can set up an appointment for you to come into our office, or we can visit you in your home anywhere in the metroplex.

If after meeting with us you decide that we are the best personal injury lawyer for you, then we will enter into a contingent fee agreement. This means that we only get paid when we win a settlement or jury verdict in your favor. You don't pay us anything up front. We will cover all expenses spent working on your case. Only when we win for you will you need to pay us. If we don't win, then you owe us nothing.

Contact us online now or call us 24 hours a day toll free on 1-800-354-MARK (1-800-345-6-275). You can also call us locally in Fort Worth on 817-294-1900 or in Dallas on 214-327-8000.


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