When You Have Questions About Avandia ...
The Girardi | Keese law firm has been collecting evidence about Avandia, talking to Avandia victims and their families, and answering questions from the victims and their lawyers. We have filed an Avandia lawsuit that will be tried in Los Angeles.
Some FAQs about Avandia
- When did Avandia first come on the market? It was introduced in 1999 as a drug to treat type 2 diabetes.
- When was the manufacturer first aware that Avandia could cause heart attacks and stroke? Even before they sold the first Avandia (rosiglitazone) tablet, GlaxoSmithKline had evidence that the drug could cause the very problems it was supposed to alleviate. After the drug was on the market, additional evidence was studied by independent scientists.
- What are the side effects of Avandia? There are many Avandia side effects. The most life-threatening are heart attacks, strokes, congestive heart failure and bone fractures.
- What has GSK done for Avandia victims? The drug company, under pressure from the FDA and independent studies, finally acknowledged eight years after the drug came on the market that Avandia carried some risks. GlaxoSmithKline continues to fight all efforts to compensate the victims.
- When a drug is approved by the FDA — like Avandia — isn't the drug safe? No. The FDA does not have the staff or facilities to test drugs. Why is the Avandia lawsuit necessary? Because GSK does not want to compensate victims, the case needs to be tried in a court of law. Our law firm's attorneys have filed an Avandia lawsuit that will represent clients nationwide and that will be tried in Los Angeles, California.
Every day, we hear many questions about Avandia. As our trial lawyers prepare the Avandia lawsuit for trial, as we gather evidence, take depositions, and talk to victims, their families and their lawyers, we find more answers. If you have questions about Avandia and the lawsuit, contact us.
