History of Actos

The dangerous drug attorneys at the Anderson Law Firm are reviewing Actos bladder cancer cases for possible litigation. In summer of 2011, the FDA made a warning about the type 2 diabetes drug Actos and its link to bladder cancer. According to the FDA, consumers who have used Actos for more than a year have an increased chance of developing bladder cancer. The lawyers at the Anderson Law Firm believe that the maker of Actos, Takeda Pharmaceuticals, has the obligation to properly research and warn consumers about the side effects that go along with their medications.

History of Actos

After FDA approval, Actos (pioglitazone hydrochloride) was introduced to the market in 1999 by Takeda Pharmaceuticals and has quickly become one of the nation's best-selling Type 2 diabetes medications. Actos is a thiazolidinedione and is used for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes.

How Actos Works

Actos works by increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin and controlling blood sugar levels. When insulin sensitivity is increased, the sugar in your blood can pass through to your body more easily, instead of remaining in your blood and building up to dangerous levels. Actos works by helping to restore your body's proper response to insulin, thereby lowering your blood sugar. People with Type 2 diabetes must control their high blood sugar in order to prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems.

Possible Side Effects and Potential Dangers

New Actos warnings in the summer of 2011 by the FDA announced a link between the drug Actos and bladder cancer in long-term users. According to the interim report from the FDAs 10 year study of Actos, risk of bladder cancer appears to be higher in patients who have taken Actos for two or more years. Some of the warning signs of Actos bladder cancer include:

• Painful urination
• Blood in urine
• Pain in back and lower abdomen
• The constant urge to urinate
  

Actos Side Effects Victims - Legal Help

If you or a loved one took Actos and suffered any side effects, like bladder cancer, heart attack and other cardiovascular conditions, contact the Texas Actos attorneys at the Anderson Law Firm today. Our lawyers are reviewing cases of those who have been seriously hurt by Actos and are ready to answer all of your legal questions.

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The Benefits of Hiring an Actos Lawyer for Your Claim

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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.