Actos Bladder Cancer Attorneys

The Actos bladder cancer lawyers at our pharmaceutical product liability  law firm are helping people who have been diagnosed with bladder cancer after taking the diabetes drug Actos.  Actos (pioglitazone) is a popular type 2 diabetes drug that was approved by the FDA for use in the United States in 1999.  Unfortunately, Actos has been linked to a heightened risk of bladder cancer, especially in patients who take the drug for more than one year.

Numerous victims of Actos bladder cancer have filed Actos lawsuits against the drug’s manufacturer, Takeda Pharmaceuticals, on the grounds that the company was negligent in its duty to adequately warn of the dangers associated with this potentially dangerous drug.  If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with bladder cancer after taking Actos, you may be entitled to collect significant compensation.  Contact us today to learn more about your legal rights.  Call anytime to speak with an experienced Actos bladder cancer attorney.

Call us today at 1-888-554-2889 for more information.  We offer:

  • A free, no-obligation Actos bladder cancer claim evaluation
  • No fee unless we win your case
  • Flexible appointments
  • Helping Actos bladder cancer victims Nationwide

Actos and Bladder Cancer

While Actos is still being prescribed in the United States, health regulators in some European countries have suspended Actos sales and Takeda Pharmaceuticals issued an Actos recall in France in 2011 because of the verified risk of Actos bladder cancer.

In 2010, the FDA released preliminary data from an ongoing study funded by Takeda Pharmaceuticals that showed a strong link between Actos and bladder cancer.  Based on the data from this study, the FDA warned that the risk of Actos bladder cancer increases the longer a person uses the drug.  This study is still in progress, and no conclusions have been released at this time.

Also in 2010, Italian researchers conducted a study based on FDA Adverse Event Reporting System Records that revealed that a disproportionately high number of people who use Actos suffer from bladder cancer.
The FDA released an Actos label revision in June 2011 that included warnings about the heightened risk of bladder cancer in Actos users.  The warnings go on to state that the risk of Actos bladder cancer grows the longer this potentially dangerous drug is used.  Drugs related to Actos, such as Duetact, ActoplusMetRx, and Actoplus Met also carry this warning.

This warning also applied to a similar diabetes drug, Avandia, which has been linked to reports of heart attacks and death.

Actos Bladder Cancer Lawsuits

In Actos bladder cancer lawsuits, our attorneys are able to pursue just compensation for victims of Actos side effects.  Our Actos bladder cancer lawsuits accuse Takeda Pharmaceuticals of gross negligence in their duty to ensure a safe product.  Furthermore, studies prove that Takeda Pharmaceuticals was aware of Actos bladder cancer and other serious side effects, yet failed to adequately warn the public of these risks.  Our dangerous drug lawyers have the experience and the resources victims can count on to help them build a strong legal case, and we are dedicated to the recovery of just compensation for each of our Actos bladder cancer clients.

Actos Bladder Cancer Settlements

Of course, no amount of money can make up for the loss of your health.  We understand this, but we also understand that the costs of treating Actos bladder cancer can be nearly as crippling as the disease itself.  In an Actos bladder cancer lawsuit, you can pursue financial compensation for such damages as:

  • Lost wages
  • Medical bills  - past and future
  • Prescription costs
  • Pain and suffering
  • Loss of consortium

In addition to the financial compensation, plaintiffs in an Actos bladder cancer lawsuit can also recover peace of mind, knowing that they have held Takeda Pharmaceuticals accountable for their negligence.  Your Actos bladder cancer lawsuit may also heighten awareness of Actos bladder cancer, possibly preventing the same fate for countless other potential Actos bladder cancer victims.

Contact an Actos Bladder Cancer Lawsuit Attorney

If you developed bladder cancer after taking Actos, your cancer may be the result of taking this potentially dangerous drug.  If our Actos bladder cancer lawsuits prove this is the case, you could be entitled to substantial compensation for your financial damages and pain and suffering.  Don’t hesitate until a statute of limitations negates your right to file a claim.  Contact an Actos bladder cancer lawsuit attorney today for a free legal consultation where you can learn more about your legal rights.