Actos and Bladder Cancer in Women Know Your Rights
Actos is a popular drug used to treat Type 2 diabetes. It works by preventing the liver from producing more blood glucose than it needs to and regulating insulin in the body. While it may be useful in managing symptoms of Type 2 diabetes, it is not without risks.
In June 2011, the FDA issued a new warning. The drug safety agency warned that the there is reason to believe that the Actos drug causes bladder cancer. Accordingly, the FDA warned doctors not to prescribe Actos to patients who have or who have had bladder cancer.
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Generally, the risk of Actos and bladder cancer in women or men is seen after the drug has been taken for one year or more. However, it is important for all patients to be aware of the risk and to know that they have the right to contact an Actos bladder cancer attorney if they develop this disease and take, or have taken, Actos.
