Attorney for Actos Patients Encourages Users to Consult Their Physicians About Alternative Drugs
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Phoenix, Arizona—Phoenix Attorney Jonathan O’Steen is encouraging all users of the type 2 diabetes drug Actos (pioglitazone) to consult their physicians about the advisability of switching to other effective drugs that do not pose the serious risks that have been associated with Actos. O’Steen’s law firm, O’Steen & Harrison, represents patients who have been diagnosed with bladder cancer and previously had taken Actos.
O’Steen cited interim results of a ten year study undertaken by the drug manufacturer, Takeda Pharmaceutical Company. The health watchdog group Public Citizen reported that although no overall increased risk of bladder cancer was observed in the preliminary data, patients who had the longest exposure to Actos, and those with the highest cumulative use were calculated by the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to have an increased risk of bladder cancer. In addition, Bloomberg News reported that a recent epidemiological study in France has resulted in suspension of Actos use in that country as well as Germany.
The European Medicines Agency, based in London, also is examining data regarding potential cancer risks associated with Actos.
O’Steen believes that all Actos patients should consult their physicians about the advisability of alternative treatments. “Other drugs are available for the treatment of type 2 diabetes which do not pose the same risks as Actos. A conversation with your physician about options would be prudent,” O’Steen concluded.
Patients who believe they may have experienced a health related problem with Actos may report their experience to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting system.
Sources
Worst Pills Best Pills Newsletter, November 2011; Bloomberg News, June 9, 2011
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O’Steen & Harrison, PLC has protected the rights of injured accident victims and their family members since 1974. The firm concentrates on personal injury, medical malpractice and dangerous products with a special emphasis on harmful drugs and defective medical devices. O’Steen & Harrison is av-rated (the highest rating) by the prestigious Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory. The firm’s attorneys have recovered more than $3 billion dollars for clients. O’Steen & Harrison offers free, confidential consultations to people nationwide who have taken Actos. Call us toll-free at 1-800-883-8888.
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O’Steen & Harrison, PLC
602-252-8888
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