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Actos and Bladder Cancer- Protect your Legal Rights


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What is Actos®


Actos® is a prescription drug used to control blood sugar in patients diagnosed with diabetes. The drug is sold alone or in combination with Actoplus Met, Actoplus Met XR and Duetact.
According to the FDA, more than 2 million patients were taking these drugs, in 2010.


If you have been prescribed Actos® to treat type 2 diabetes and you have developed bladder cancer, you may not realize the possible connection between the drug and the abnormal cells that are threatening your life.

Understandably, patients diagnosed with bladder cancer and their families are frightened as they fight the deadly cancer and cope with the repercussions. If you are a victim of the tragic side effects of Actos®, it is important to seek competent legal counsel to protect your rights. You may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering.

Nationwide Legal Help for Actos®-Related Bladder Cancer Victims

The law firm of Rudolph F.X. Migliore, P.C. is working with co-counsel to investigate Actos® cases for potential lawsuits.

Our attorneys fully understand the tragedy of bladder cancer induced by Actos®. When you turn to our law firm for help, you can count on unmatched personal service. We are dedicated to ensuring that you get the legal help you need. We listen to your concerns, answer questions about legal procedures involved in your case and meet with you regularly in person or through phone conferences to provide updates on the status of your case. Our goal is to obtain the maximum settlement or verdict possible on your behalf.

U.S. Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) Issues
Warning

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co., the manufacturer of Actos® began a 10-year study in 2002 to determine side effects of Actos®. After reviewing preliminary results of the study, the FDA issued a safety announcement on June 15, 2011, that warned, "use of the diabetes medication Actos® (pioglitazone) for more than one year may be associated with an increased risk of bladder cancer."
High Caliber Legal Expertise and Personalized Service With a network of legal professionals, we have resources and expertise to assist clients nationwide and offer powerful representation at trial. Our firm works with nationally recognized co-counsel nationwide, who have broad experience in recovering damages for clients suffering from adverse side effects from prescription drugs. We provide clients with the utmost in personal service and ensure that they will always be able to talk directly to an attorney about their case. When you come to our firm for help, you are not just a case and file number; you are a person who has suffered immense harm. We will be at your side, acting in your best interests throughout the legal process and protecting your rights. With over three decades of experience, our firm is well-equipped to handle your Actos® lawsuit claim. Our attorneys have built a reputation for professionalism, commitment to the highest standard of ethics and strong client advocacy.

Contact Our Law Firm for a Free Case Evaluation

Call (631) 543-3663 to arrange a confidential, no obligation consultation to speak with an attorney about your Actos® related case and find out if you have grounds for a lawsuit. Our firm and our entire legal network take Actos® cases on a contingency basis, meaning you do not owe us a fee unless we recover damages on your behalf. Disbursements and attorneys’ fees are paid out of the final settlement.
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Cancer Connection

Actos and Bladder Cancer Lawsuits

What is Bladder Cancer? Bladder cancer usually begins when cells that line the bladder develop tumors. Although there is little awareness of bladder cancer, it is one of the most prevalent forms of cancer, with close to 70,000 diagnoses and 15,000 deaths expected from it this year alone. Read More

Actos® Studies

Actos and Bladder Cancer Lawsuits

Epidemiological studies of the side effects associated with Actos have been conducted or are on going in the U.S. and Europe. Takeda Pharmaceutical Co., the maker of Actos® (pioglitazone), began an extensive ten-year in 2002, monitoring more than 193,000 patients. In September of 2010, the FDA announced a safety review of the preliminary findings in the Takeda study. Read More

Actos® FAQs

Actos and Bladder Cancer Lawsuits

What is Actos®? Actos®(pioglitazone HCl) is a prescription medication used with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar (glucose) control in adults with type 2 diabetes. Actos® is generally not used for patients with type 1 “juvenile” diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis. Read More

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