Dangers of Actos

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning that Actos has been linked to bladder cancer for patients that have been using the medication for more than a year.  Actos is a drug that is used to treat Type 2 diabetes patients.  Some health concerns closely related to Actos include: heart attack, heart disease, congestive heart failure, and it has been linked to numerous cases of bladder cancer,  kidney damage, and liver damage.

The FDA has announced that it is reviewing Actos as a possible bladder cancer risk.  An investigation has reported that 22, 512 people have encountered side effects from the drug, with 22% of those having bladder cancer.  Those with cancer report they were using Actos for 2-5 years.   Actos is often prescribed as an alternative to Avandia and it was at one time believed that it was safer.  However, a 2010 study found that both drugs carry the same risk of heart problems and death.  Shortly after the findings were published by the FDA, they announced tight restrictions only on Avandia.

If you or a loved one have been injured as a result of taking this drug, then give us a call for a free consultation at (205) 201-1789.