Actos
What is Actos?
Actos, or pioglitazone, is an oral diabetes medicine used for adults who have been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. Actos is classified in the same family of medicine as Avandia, and in light of recent health concern's surrounding Avandia, Actos has grown significantly in popularity.
Actos and Bladder Cancer
New research suggests that there may be a link between Actos usage and bladder cancer. After analysis of five-year's worth of data at the interim of a ten-year long study, the FDA is informing the public that individuals who have used Actos for over a year are 40% more likely to develop bladder cancer.
Similar studies have been conducted in France with similar results. Due to the increased risk of bladder cancer with Actos use, France has suspended all use of pioglitazone, the active ingredient in Actos. Following suit, Germany has recommended to not start pioglitazone in new patients.
Manufacturers of Actos, the Takeda Pharmaceutical Company, failed to adequately warn patients of the risk in taking this medication. The FDA has subsequently enforced the addition of a Black Box warning label informing consumers of the potential risk involved in taking Actos.
Actos Side Effects
If you have been using Actos and experience any of the following symptoms, contact a pharmaceutical injury attorney to see if you have a possible Actos lawsuit:
- Blood in urine
- Back or lower abdominal pain
- Urgent need to urinate
- Pain during urination
Actos Litigation
At Gordon & Doner, we believe the makers of unsafe drugs such as Actos should be held accountable when someone is put at risk by their products. If you or a loved one has been harmed by the use of Actos, you need to explore your legal options before it is too late.
For more information or to schedule a free case evaluation with an Actos attorney, contact the lawyers of Gordon & Doner today at 1-800-659-1159.
