IMPORTANT UPDATE:
Actos® May Increase A Person's Chance of Bladder Cancer
You May Be Eligible For Possible Compensation
On June 15, 2011, the FDA announced that the use of Actos® for more than one year may increase a person’s chance of bladder cancer. On July 11, 2011 Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Laboratoires Takeda (Puteaux, France) is withdrawing pioglitazone-containing products (Actos®) in France, at the request of the French health regulatory authority, following their decision to suspend the use of pioglitazone containing products for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. Germany has recommended not starting Actos® in new patients.
The results show a greater risk of bladder cancer in patients who use high doses of the drug over a long period of time. According to the FDA, people with bladder cancer should not be treated with Actos® in light of the study.
Bladder Cancer Symptoms:
Signs and symptoms of bladder cancer include:
- Blood in the urine (hematuria)
- Pain during urination
- Frequent urge to urine, releasing small amounts each time
- Urinary tract infections
Signs and symptoms of advanced bladder cancer include:
- Lower back pain
- Swelling of the legs
- A mass or growth in the pelvis
- Weight loss
- Pain near the rectum or pelvis
Bladder cancer occurs when there is a quick and uncontrolled amount of abnormal cells growing in the bladder. In some cases, the cancer can spread to lymph nodes and other organs in the pelvis and body. When a person is diagnosed with bladder cancer, his/her doctor will conduct tests to determine the stage of the cancer. Tests can include:
- Blood tests
- Urine tests
- Biopsies
- X-rays
- CT scans
If you are taking Actos® and experience any of the symptoms of bladder cancer, you should visit your doctor immediately. The more advanced bladder cancer gets, the survival rate for the patient decreases.
If you or a loved one took Actos® and has been diagnosed with bladder cancer, you should speak with an attorney about your rights. Please contact Nancy Sobie at Climaco, Wilcox, Peca, Tarantino, & Garofoli Co., LPA. at 866-742-3013 or fill out the form to the right to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible compensation.
Please visit Climaco, Wilcox, Peca, Tarantino, & Garofoli Co., LPA, Class Action or Actos for more information.
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