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People are put at risk when a pharmaceutical company releases a drug to the public without making sure it is safe. Pharmaceutical companies all too often dash to receive FDA approval without complete or proper testing. As a result of using such inadequately tested drugs, consumers have suffered serious personal injuries, and sometimes even death.

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Avandia/Rosiglitazone Side Effects Lawsuits

Pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline developed and manufactures Avandia (Rosiglitazone maleate), a Type II diabetes drug that increases the risk of heart attack by 43% and death by cardiovascular event by 64%, according to a report in The New England Journal of Medicine (Spring 2007). This report is based on a study of 42 clinical trials involving Avandia/Rosiglitazone. As with previous harmful drugs, Avandia side effects lawsuit actions can persuade manufacturers to fully disclose risks of medications or halt their production and marketing altogether.

Why consider an Avandia/Rosiglitazone side effects lawsuit?

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a formal safety alert shortly after the report was published. GlaxoSmithKline knew about the dangers of Avandia as early as 1999, yet continues to sell the drug today. The FDA is also criticized for not responding to Avandia safety concerns earlier.

Monsour Law Firm has determined the need to advocate for patients as Avandia/Rosiglizaone lawyers. This was not a difficult decision: as we pursue each Avandia/Rosiglitazone side effects lawsuit, we hold GlaxoSmithKline both legally and financially accountable for injury and death caused by this drug.

What are the health effects that would trigger an Avandia/Rosiglitazone lawsuit?

The most serious side effects linked to Avandia/Rosiglitazone are:

Heart Attack
Congestive hear failure
Cardiovascular death
Edema and fluid retention
Liver toxicity
Low blood pressure
Bone loss and increasing rate of osteoporosis onset
Anemia
Increased cholesterol levels

Data analyses are ongoing to confirm the probability and risks associated with this drug.

Why should I contact an Avandia/Rosiglitazone lawyer?

GlaxoSmithKline, the second largest pharmaceutical company in the world, had annual sales of $3.3 billion in 2006. The Wall Street Journal reports those sales have declined by 25 percent since the 2007 report on adverse effects. Yet the firm continues to market Avandia worldwide and boasts of their ability to dampen concerns by patients and healthcare providers.

By working with The Monsour Law Firm as your Avandia/Rosiglitazone lawyer, you provide the real life example, in conjunction with recognized medical experts who can testify about known dangers, in an Avandia/Rosiglitazone lawsuit. Further, if you or a family member has suffered a heart attack or other serious health effects you may be able to collect damages from GlaxoSmithKline as compensation for such things as medical costs, mental anguish, future medical expenses, future loss of earning capacity, disfigurement, and physical impairment.