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What the Maker of Avandia May Have Known About Potential Cardiac Risks

Have you taken Avandia? Are you aware of the potential cardiac risks? Would you be shocked to learn that the maker, GlaxoSmithKline, may have known about the possible heart-attack risks associated with the diabetes medication?

The U.S. Senate has recently released a report indicating that the manufacturer of Avandia knew about these possible risks. The report indicates that between 1999 and 2007, there were an estimated 83,000 heart attacks linked to Avandia.

In 2007, the FDA ordered GlaxoSmithKline to place warning labels on the medication. In fact, the FDA was within one vote of pulling the medicine from the shelf. The FDA also required GlaxoSmithKline to conduct a six-year study on the link between Avandia and heart attacks.

Without question, a heart attack can be serious, especially if it is caused by medicine that you are taking. It can leave you with a mountain of medical bills and may keep you from working.

If you are taking Avandia, you should consult your doctor immediately. If you believe that you have suffered a heart attack as a result, you owe it to yourself and to your family to seek legal advice. You might be able to recover compensation.

If you or someone you know has suffered cardiac arrest from taking Avandia, you should contact a Long Island personal injury attorney at our office at (800) 734-9445.