Actos and Bladder Cancer

Actos is a drug prescribed to treat Type 2 diabetes. It helps maintain proper blood sugar levels by limiting the amount of sugar produced by the liver and facilitating a more efficient use of insulin produced by the body.

Recently, Actos has faced considerable scrutiny over health concerns. Both a European study and one conducted by the FDA have found that Actos increased patients’ risk of bladder cancer significantly compared to other diabetes drugs. This led several European nations, including France and Germany, to recall Actos. The FDA issued a report to doctors warning them of the link between Actos and bladder cancer, and the agency is currently conducting additional analyses to determine whether a recall is necessary.

Contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following warning signs that you may be suffering from Actos-related bladder cancer:

• Pain during urination
• Pain in the back or lower abdomen
• Feeling a need to urinate without results

If you have developed bladder cancer after taking Actos, you may be entitled to receive compensation for your damages. The pharmaceutical injury lawyers at the Taylor Law Firm have been battling negligent drug manufacturers for more than 25 years, and we will fight aggressively to secure the compensation you deserve.

Please contact us today to schedule your free initial consultation. The Taylor Law Firm serves clients in Alabama, Mississippi, and Florida.