Actos (Generic Name: Pioglitazone hyrochloride) is an oral anti-diabetic medication manufactured by Eli Lilly and given to diabetics to assist with the control of blood sugar. Actos is used to treat people with Type 2 diabetes.
However, the drug also has been found to cause a number of serious complications, including the following:
- Bladder Cancer
- Heart Attack
- Cardiovascular Problems
- Edema
- Swelling of the feet
- Congestive heart failure
- Hepatitis
In addition, Actos has also been linked to an increase risk of fractures in postmenopausal women with Type 2 diabetes, as well as in men with a loop diuretic.
If you or a loved one have suffered these are any other side effect from the use of Actos, contact the attorneys at the Singleton Law Firm today for your free case evaluation. We will earn your trust!