Avandia Vision Loss Lawsuits: Macular Edema
New research published in the American Journal of Ophthalmology confirms that Avandia vision side effects are associated with an increased risk of diabetic macular edema, a condition which can lead to blindness. The lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. are pursuing potential Avandia vision loss lawsuits, as well as claims for users who suffered a heart attack, stroke, liver failure, bone fractures or sudden death.
>>INFORMATION: Avandia Side Effects
Avandia (rosiglitazone) was once one of the best-selling diabetes drugs, generating annual sales of over $2.2 billion. However, over the last two years, sales have plummeted and there have been calls for an Avandia recall to be issued since the risk of fatal side effects outweigh the potential benefits provided by the drug.
Most of the safety concerns with Avandia have focused on the heart side effects, with the drug receiving black box warnings about the potential to increase the risk of congestive heart failure and heart attacks. While prior studies have suggested a link between Avandia and vision problems, the new study confirms that the drug is associated with an increased risk of diabetic macular edema.
The study looked at the effect diabetes drugs known as glitazones, which include Avandia and Actos. Out of 170,000 diabetes patients identified by researchers at Kaiser Permanent Southern California, they identified 996 new cases of macular edema that occurred in 2006.
Users of Avandia and Actos were found to be between 2.4 and 3 times more likely to suffer the vision loss than those who did not use the drug.
AVANDIA MACULAR EDEMA LAWYERS
The Avandia lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. are reviewing potential lawsuits for users of the drug who have suffered vision loss or been diagnosed with macular edema. If you, a friend or family member have experienced problems, contact one of our attorneys to find out if financial compensation may be available. Request a free consultation and claim evaluation.
I was an Avandia user from 12/2005 until 12/2006 for Type 2 dibetes. The VA Hospital placed me on the drug and I failed training at a technical school for my job because my vision was blurred in the summer of 2006. Anxiety was also an issue for me as well, runny nose and shortness of breath but I never really mentioned it to my doctor. However, in 2007 I passed a stress test with no problems. A couple of weeks ago, I took another one and they said “I was breathing hard during this test.