Actos and Bladder Cancer

Casey Gerry is currently accepting cases on behalf of individuals harmed by the popular type 2 diabetes drug, Actos (pioglitazone) manufactured by Takeda. A recent FDA warning relates the extended use of the drug to an increased risk of bladder cancer. The FDA’s warning was prompted by the results of a ten-year, planned study that collected data between January 1997 and April 2008. Initial analysis of the data shows that patients who take Actos for longer than twelve months are at significantly increased risk to develop bladder cancer. In June 2011, Actos had its sales suspended by medical regulators in France and Germany following a study that found people taking Actos were more likely to develop bladder cancer.

The FDA warns patients who are taking Actos and who are experience symptoms of bladder cancer to contact their physician immediately.

Symptoms of bladder cancer include:

• Blood in urine.
• Lower back and abdominal pain.
• Urgent need to urinate.
• Pain during urination.

If you or a loved one has taken Actos and has been diagnosed with bladder cancer, contact attorneys at Casey Gerry as soon as possible since there are time limits for filing a claim or lawsuit.

How an Attorney at Casey Gerry Can Help
Casey Gerry is one of the oldest and most respected plaintiffs’ and personal injury law firms in California. We are a nationally recognized advocate for patients who have been injured by dangerous drugs or harmful medical devices. Casey Gerry attorneys have successfully represented individuals nationwide against the manufacturers of dangerous drugs and medical devices, including: Rezulin, L-Tryptophan, Propulsid, Metabolife, Phenylpropanolamine ("PPA"), Fen-Phen, Hydroxycut, Tren X-treme, Zicam, Baycol, Sulzer hip, Zimmer hip, Complete Moisture Plus contact lens solution and Guidant pacemakers/defibrillators, among others.

If you believe that you or a loved one may have been diagnosed with bladder cancer as the result of Actos, the attorneys at Casey Gerry can help. Contact Actos lawyers Gayle M. Blatt, Wendy M. Behan and Patricia L. Zlaket today by email or call 1-800-292-5865 for a free consultation and case review.