Avandia FAQs

• Q: What is Avandia?
  A: AVANDIA is a prescription medicine used, along with diet and exercise, to treat adults with type 2 (“adultonset” or “non-insulin … More
• Q: Is Avandia dangerous?
  A: Taking Avandia may be dangerous.  The FDA has warned that AVANDIA can cause serious side effects related to heart failure and other heart problems.  … More
• Q: Can Avandia cause heart failure?
  A: Yes, it can causecongestive heart failure in some patients.  The FDA specifically issued the following warnings: WARNING: CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE … More
• Q: Who should NOT take Avandia?
  A: Many patients with heart failure should not start taking AVANDIA.In addition, if you have any of the following medical conditions, you should talk about them with … More
• Q: Has the FDA issued any safety alerts regarding Avandia?
  A: Yes.  The FDA has issued safety alerts about the use, and side effects of using, Avandia.  In addition, the FDA has conducted long investigations into its … More
• Q: Has the FDA conducted studies to determine the safety of taking Avandia?
  A: Yes.  In fact, the FDA had enough concern over whether the increased risk of heart failure linked to Avandia is even worth it being on the market at all.  … More
• Q: Have our congressional representatives proposed any new laws or regulations regarding the safety of Avendia?
  A: Yes.  Senator Chuck Grassley and Representative Rosa DeLauro    led a bipartisan oversight committe regarding the safety of Avandia.  After … More
• Q: Do patients who've suffered harm from a dangerous drug have a right to bring a lawsuit or a class action lawsuit?
  A: Absolutely. There have been many successful lawsuits, including class action lawsuits, brought by consumers after being harmed by a dangerous or recalled drug. … More
• Q: What is 'strict liability'?
  A: Some persons or companies may be held “strictly liable” for certain activities or products that harm others, even if it can’t be shown they acted … More