Actos is an oral medication that is prescribed along with diet and exercise to patients with type 2 Diabetes. It has been proven to help stabilize blood sugar, and can even promote weight loss in some patients.

However, the FDA recently released very disturbing new findings on this medication. Actos has also been linked to bladder cancer, kidney damage, bone fractures, an increased risk of heart attacks or stroke, congestive heart failure, heart disease, and even death.

Actos is often prescribed in place of Avandia. When Actos was first released into the market, it was believed to be safer than Avandia. However, recent investigations and reports have shown that the two drugs mirror one another in dangers and potential side effects.

Strict regulations have been placed on Avandia, but currently there are no FDA regulations on Actos. This makes the drug more dangerous to the general public, and increases the risks of developing one of afore mentioned issues when it’s taken.

So what can you do if you or a loved one has suffered from the affects of Actos? Call the personal injury attorneys at Richard Schwartz and Associates P.A. of Mississippi. Our law firm has over thirty years of legal experience, and all of that will be applied to assist you. People who have suffered at the hands of this medication should seek compensation for their losses, and Richard Schwartz & Associates can help you today. Call us for a free and confidential consultation at 601-988-8888, we are standing by to help you.