Diabetes Drug Actos and its Connection to Your Dallas Dangerous Drug Injury

Are you or a loved one currently taking Actos to treat type 2 diabetes? If so, are you aware that the diabetes drug may increase your risk of a Dallas dangerous drug injury, such as bladder cancer?

Warning by FDA

In September, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) launched a safety review to analyze data from a ten-year study conducted by the drugs manufacturer, Takeda Pharmaceuticals. The result is a warning to those who take Actos for more than one year. Your risk of bladder cancer may be increased by approximately 40 percent.

What researchers looked at

Researchers looking into the risks associated with taking Actos looked at patients who had taken the drug the longest and who have consumed the highest dosage in their lifetime. Though Takeda's initial finding concluded that there was no increased risk of bladder cancer, researchers have determined the opposite.

Bladder cancer symptoms

If you are currently taking Actos, you should look for bladder cancer symptoms that include:

• Urine leakage
• Fatigue
• Abdominal pain
• Tenderness or bone pain
• Increased weight loss

Determine your rights

The risks associated with bladder cancer are well-documented. If you are taking Actos, you should investigate your rights and determine if you have a case.

If you or someone you know has been injured by taking Actos to treat diabetes, contact one of our experienced Dallas dangerous drug attorneys at Van Wey Law at (214) 329-1350 or (800) 489-5082.