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March 24, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The FDA recently issued a new warning regarding an increased risk of bladder cancer for people who have taken the drug Actos. It now joins a long list of potentially dangerous drugs that may cause serious illness or injury
Florida residents with diabetes should take heed of this news, since Actos is part of a class of drugs that is used to treat type 2 diabetes. It helps control blood sugar levels by increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin.
Studies Confirm Higher Risk
The FDA's conclusion comes as a result of analyzing data from a five-year study of Actos. The study was conducted by the drug manufacturer Takeda Pharmaceuticals. The study showed that there was a higher risk of bladder cancer for people who had used Actos for over two years or who were exposed to the highest cumulative dose.
An Actos study in France reported similar results. France has now banned Actos and is not giving it to any new patients. German health officials read the report from France and banned the drug there as well.
The FDA recommends that people taking Actos continue to take it until their doctor tells them to stop. Diabetes patients who are concerned about their risk of bladder cancer should ask their doctors for any information regarding the link. People who have taken Actos and are diagnosed with bladder cancer should also ask their doctor about any link between the two.
New Warning Label Requirement
Information about the increased risk of bladder cancer will now be added to Actos labels and included in the patient medication guide. FDA officials are also now recommending that Actos not be prescribed to people with bladder cancer or who have a history of bladder cancer.
Patients who are harmed by Actos or any other dangerous drug may have the ability to seek legal recourse for their injuries and should contact a defective drug lawyer who can help them understand their rights.
Article provided by Law Offices of Corey Leifer, P.A.
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