Actos Lawsuit - Free Litigation Information

This is a page about the new Actos Lawsuit on my website here. I'm learning to use these blogs pretty well thanks to my grandson!

The reason for this page is a lot of people are being affected by using the Drug Actos, a Drug my Brother used for years. Last year he was diagnosed with Bladder Cancer, and after doing some thorough research and talking with his doctor, he found that it may have been attributed to taking Actos.

So, I got on the internet to see if there were was anything that I could do to help him. Medical bills can be expensive, and he was having issues with his insurance.

I found a really simple little website owned by the Bladder Cancer Lawsuit Center. This is a company that handles cases just like his. I sent it to him and he filled out the form on the page, its a redish form to the right under "Free Case Review". You can click here for the form.

Anyhoo, he filled it out and was contacted next day. He was very pleased by how fast they were able to help him understand if he was qualified to receive any monetary settlements to help with his medical bills.

Bottom line, he did get qualified, and is in the process of getting the paperwork together now.

If you think you may be eligible for the Actos lawsuit, ask yourself these questions:

While taking Actos, did you experience:

• Blood in urine?
• Painful urination?
• Frequent urination?
• Feeling of needing to urinate?
• Lower back or abdomen pain?

Did you get diagnosed with Bladder Cancer, Congestive Heart Failure? Stroke?

If you can say Yes to any of these, your best bet is to fill out the form from the Bladder Cancer Lawsuit Center and find out if you are eligible. Plus its free! I recommend them!

Below is some additional information I found about the Actos lawsuit.

Actos is a prescription drug also known as Pioglitazone. It is one of the most commonly prescribed drugs for the treatment of diabetes mellitus type 2, which is also known as simply type II diabetes. There are very serious side effects that have been linked to taking Actos, such as increased risk of bladder cancer, heart failure, heart attacks, liver problems, macular edema, an eye disease that leads to blindness, and bone fractures. Patients, and their loved ones, who have suffered greatly from the side effects of Actos, have begun to seek legal action.

Actos Lawsuit
Lawsuits have begun being filed against the makers of Actos, Takeda Pharmaceuticals, alleging that those who took the drug developed bladder cancer. The first lawsuit against Takeda was filed in August of 2011. The number of lawsuits against the pharmaceutical company is expected to increase as awareness of the link between the drug and bladder cancer increases. Lawyers in Actos lawsuits will likely claim that Takeda failed to adequately warn patients using the drug about the serious side effects that have since been linked to its use. The number of lawsuits that have been filed against the pharmaceutical giant has since increased to the tens of thousands, as the FDA warning and news reports about the dangerous nature of the drug has raised awareness among those patients who have taken Actos.

One Actos bladder cancer lawsuit alleges that Takeda was aware of the increased risk for bladder cancer, as made evident by pre-clinical studies carried out by the company that indicated there was an increased risk for the formation of tumors in the bladder, but pushed the product through the pipeline anyway, selling it to consumers without the proper warnings.

In 2012 in the states of California and Louisiana, Actos lawsuits have been combined, as a potential class action lawsuit continues to gain momentum, with more and more patients who took Actos coming forward with claims against the maker of Actos. Plaintiffs may be beginning to hope for damages awarded in substantial amounts, like those that were previously awarded in the lawsuits against the similar drug, Avandia.

Actos bladder cancer lawsuits also gain legitimacy due to the fact that the drug has been severely criticized by government agencies in the United States, France, and Germany. France issued a recall of the drug and Germany has banned its sale. In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration has acknowledged the risk factors of the drug and is currently evaluating the findings of its French and German equivalents.

Actos the Drug
Taken in the form of oral tablets, Actos is typically used for the treatment of diabetes mellitus type 2, or non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. The drug has also been found to be effective in reducing the chances of prediabetes turning into diabetes mellitus type 2. Actos is in the same class of drugs used to treat diabetes rosiglitazone, sold as Avandia, which was found to increase patients' risk of heart attack. In light of these findings, rosiglitazone was taken off the market in Europe, and its use is highly restricted in the United States. Pioglitazone (Actos) was believed to be safer than rosiglitazone (Avandia) until the link to increased risk of bladder cancer was made.

Despite its effectiveness against diabetes, Actos has been found to be associated with bladder tumors in patients using the drug and has been taken off the shelf in many countries, such as Germany and France. The FDA concluded that patients using Actos for periods of 12 months or longer were at a 40 percent increased risk of developing tumors in the bladder. The FDA advised that the benefits of Actos in the treatment of diabetes should be carefully weighed against the increased risk of developing bladder cancer. The FDA has advised doctors to not prescribe the medication to patients with existing bladder cancer and to be very diligent when prescribing the drug to patients with a family history of bladder cancer.

I've taken Actos. What bladder cancer symptoms should I look out for?

• Blood in urine
• Painful urination
• Frequent urination
• Feeling of needing to urinate
• Lower back or abdomen pain

Additionally, Actos users have also reported heart related issues, such as heart attack, stroke, and congestive heart failure while taking the drug as well as liver problems and increased frequency of bone fractures. When people at high risk of developing diabetes are considering taking Actos, the potential side effects should be weighed carefully.

Actos Manufacturer
Takeda Pharmaceuticals in the largest drug company in Japan and maintains operations in the United States. The company's headquarters in the United States is located in Deerfield, Illinois. In 2010, the sales of Actos netted the company $4.8 billion, over a quarter of its total revenue. The FDA has estimated that the number of patients who have filled prescriptions for the drug is in the millions, in the United States alone.

Actos Lawsuit Disclaimer

This article is offered for informational purposes only. It is not meant to be taken as medical advice in any capacity. Do not stop taking any medication without first consulting with your medical professional. This article is also in no way affiliated with the drug, Actos, and has not been approved by its makers. Actos is a registered trademark of Takeda Pharmaceuticals. Consult a doctor if you have taken Actos. Speak with a lawyer regarding the Actos Lawsuit to seek compensation!

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