Avandia Lawsuit Settlement of $60M Will Resolve 700 Cases: Report

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GlaxoSmithKline PLC has reportedly agreed to pay $60 million to settle about 700 Avandia lawsuits filed over side effects of their diabetes drug. However, the drug maker still faces thousands of other similar suits filed throughout the United States alleging that they failed to adequately warn about the risk of heart attacks, heart failure and other injuries. 

The Avandia settlements were reached to between Glaxo and two law firms representing hundreds of clients, sources told Bloomberg News. The agreement is believed to be the first settlement of Avandia injury claims brought by users, and Bloomberg reports that the drug maker is continuing negotiations to settle Avandia lawsuits with other lawyers.

Avandia (rosiglitazone) was approved in the United States in 1998 to treat type 2 diabetes by helping control blood sugar levels. The drug has been used by millions of diabetics, but sales have plummeted in recent years as concerns have mounted about the risk of serious and potentially life-threatening heart risks with Avandia. Some experts estimate that Avandia has caused between 60,000 and 200,000 heart attacks and deaths due to cardiovascular problems in the U.S. from 1999 to 2006.

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Concerns about the risk of heart problems with Avandia first gained widespread attention in May 2007, when a meta-analysis of 42 different clinical trials was published in the New England Journal of Medicine, suggesting that users of Avandia had a 43% increased risk of a heart attack.

In the United States, GlaxoSmithKline PLC currently faces thousands of lawsuits over Avandia filed by former users of the drug who allege that the drug company failed to adequately research their medication or warn users about the serious side effects. Federal Avandia litigation has been consolidated into an MDL, or Multidistrict Litigation, for pretrial litigation in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, where the first trial is expected to begin in July.

Details of the agreement are unknown, including the nature of the injuries involved in the cases. However, the Avandia settlement breaks down to an average of about $86,000 per plaintiff.

Pressure to resolve the Avandia cases has increased in recent months with the first trials approaching and a renewed push by critics for a recall of Avandia to be issued.

Earlier this year, a Senate report was released that criticized GlaxoSmithKline for intimidating doctors who spoke out about Avandia side effects and for failing to adequately warn users about the risk of a heart attack from side effects of Avandia.

Last week, at a House Agriculture Appropriations subcommittee hearing, several lawmakers entered testimony criticizing the FDA for not issuing an Avandia recall and questioning how the drug was ever approved in the first place.

FDA is currently conducting an Avandia safety review and estimates that it will conclude its investigation some time in July. Some of the FDA’s own drug reviewers said as early as 2007 that Avandia poses too great of a health risk for too few benefits. The FDA is considering pulling the plug on an Avandia study, called TIDE, which is looking at the side effects of Avandia compared to those of Actos, a competing diabetes medication manufactured by Takeda Pharmaceuticals. The FDA says that given the Avandia heart attack risks, it may be unethical to continue the trials.

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theresa
For my understanding this matter have been settled and I think the lawyer is now holding your money to get you to sign for a loan once you sign the loan and when you get your money in January or Febuary now you got to pay back the loan which will cost you an arm and leg I think it’s the same people holding your money and now wants you to get a loan
EDDIE
I WAS GIVEN AVANDIA IN 2004, BY MY DOCTOR FOR BEING A DIABETIC, SINCE THEN I TRIED TO KEEP MY SUGAR UNDER CONTROL BUT ON JANURARY 01-2007. I HAD A MASSIVE STROKE. WAS LAYING ON MY BACK FOR TWO MONTHS IN HOSPITAL WAS DISCHARED ON 03-02-2007.I’M A HOME INSPECTOR /PLUMBER SINCE MY STROKE I CAN’T WORK & NOW I HAVE OTHER COMPLICATIONS ALL DUE TO MY STROKE,THE LEFT SIDE OF MY BODY IS TOTALLY PARALIZED CONSIDER OUR HURT, OUR SUFFERINGS & OUR LOST
Laura
My husband was given the “Miracle” drug in 2000 and in 2002/3 had 9 laser surgeries on his eyes for broken blood vessels. He was on 4 MG. tHen he was swelling, in his legs and had developed a coff from it also. In 2007 he was hospilized with “irregular heartbeat” and one chamber in his heart that wasn’t pumping th blood out and over it. He was put on all sorts of heart medicine, warfarin and metformin, he is type 2 diabetes. After being released from the hospital, I heard on CNN news the problem of Advandia and stopped the medication imedialty. His writs was swollen and he was having a hard time jsut breathing when walking. He was on Advandia for almost 5 years, we spent over $8,000 dollars alone on this one “wonder drug”. Even his doctor, who ws on it, did not know of the “risks” or told us anything! I had to hear it on the news! An attorny’s office in LA contacted us and we wnt with them for a possible settlement. We are waitng now for our share. This is so unfair to him, we trusted the doctors, medicaine and all! His heart doctor wanted to put a pacemaker in, but he deniedit, and we went on a strict heath regine. It has worked as he sees his heart doctor now every 3 months. He is 77 years old and we are waiting for our settlement now so we can take a vacation and finish remodoling our home. This drug should have been pulled off the market and everyone re-imbursed for it.
jennifer
My husband was on avandia from 2006-2007 and passed away last 2009 from a heartattack associated from this drud … soo sad that we all have to suffer over money makers in the drug industry.. he was 40 and we were hs sweethearts together for 22 ys , it was horrible to get he call at 2 am ,sory mam but ur husband is w the cororer!
Michael
I am 65 years old. I took Avandia for about two years in 2005-2007 and in November 2009 was found to have a suspected blocked left anterior descending artery during a stress echocardiogram. After an angioplasty, the blockage was confirmed and two Promus stents were emplaced in the LAD. Now I am on Plavix every day. Even with insurance, this was an expensive treatment and if Avandia played a role in causing the blockage, I’d appreciate a little reimbursement.
Peter
In took Avandia from 2000 to 2007 i took a stoke ????? $86.000 unreal ??? I was 52 years old ……… its an shame!!
My Left Foot
My relative had a STROKE on this CRAP DRUG. What is wrong with the FDA–they’ve been in bed with BIG PHARMA for the last ten years. DISGRACEFL
Brad
I fill for all of you I also have had chf and poor circulation in my legs I have had 3 stents in my left leg and 4 surgerys and stents in my right leg they only last about 6 months The Dr. tells me my body just does not react well to the treatments. no butt the drugs about killed me. I also have had 3 operations on the stents in my heart and a defibulator in my chest. November of 2009 they sent me to see about a heart trans plant so know i am living on about 1/3 of my heart. If that isn’t enough If my case even makes it to get a settlement The attornys want 40% off the top and then pay the taxes what do you have left I’ll tell you have left shit in one hand and wonder in the other . the damm lawyers are making more on this then the people that have suffered and don’t much life of any quality to live. it’s like the attorneys all found this fishing hole with a shit load of fish in it and were are paying for them to take it home and injow the fish fry. well as my grand father would say American business
James
I forgot to mention that due to my health problems from Avandia I cannot work any job anymore.I cannot even do my dream job Driving a Big Semi Truck over the road or locally.I’m even in the beginning stages of Kidney failure They are at 75% functional.
James
I took Avandia and have some serious Heart and other health issues including a Cardiac Stent put in my Coronary Artery which may be a result of taking Avandia and I also now have circulation problems in my legs in which I now have to wear support Pantyhose and I’m a 48 year old man.I was healthy until I took Avandia.
Kim
I AM SO SORRY FOR ALL THESE SINFUL RESULTS– & WHEN PEOPLE GO TO THE ER & DON’T EVEN GET HELP. THANK GOD WE WENT FOR HELP WITH A NATROPATHIC PHYSICIAN. ALTHOUGHM IT TOOK TIME, HE RID ME OF THE CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE, RATHER THEN SEND ME HOME TO DIE !!!
jackie
when will start getting our money, if the case has been settled?
ronnie
see the trials here http://dockets.justia.com/search?court=paedce&judge=RUFE&noscat=3
greg
WELLL SINCE THEY IDIOTS GOT ON TV IN WASHINGTON, AND SAID THEY KNEW THEY WERE GOIG TO KILL INNOCENT PEOPLE, LIKE THEY DID MY MOTHER, MY LAWYER HITS ME WITH CRAP ,LIKE THAT, WE GO TO TRAIL, AND THEY ONLY GET OE SHOT, THIS COMPANY SUCKS , BUT THEY ARE LAUGHING ALL THE WAY TO THE BANK, THE DRUG SOLD 3 BIL A YEAR , FROM 1998 TO 2007 WHEN IT GOT BLACK LABEL, AND THEN YOUR FAMILY HOOD LOBYIST TOOK THEIR FAVORITE SENATOR A SUITCASE AND IT IS HAS STILL NEVER BEEN TAKEN OFF THE MARKET AND SOME STILL BUY AND DONT KNOW, ITS EATING HOLE IN THEIR HEART,,,,FDA WANTS YOU DIE YOUNG SO THE DONT HAQVE TO GIVE YOU SS,,,,THATS WHY THEY ALLOW THE COMPANIES TO PUT CRAP IN YOUR FOOD, TO KILL YOU,,, WHY DO YOU THING THE WIFES AND THE PRESIDENTS LIVE SO LONG,,,,THEY KNOW DONT EAT WHAT THE FDA LETS YOU,,,,THEY DONT,,,,,,,,,,NEED TO CHANGE ANYTHING ,, GO GET A SUITCASE AND FILL IT WITH MONEY,,,,ALL GOV IS FOR SALE, REST IN PEACE MOM
Linda
I filed my lawsuit in 2006. All my paperwork has been sent to my lawyer. What is th hold up. Can anyone out there tell me if they have settled thir claim and received a firm amount. Just a letter telling me something beside they are crossing all the ts and dotting all the is. That a lot of crap!
Lori
This goes to “Wondering”….in answer to your question…..NO….I received my first letter from the atnys just the other day regarding my Moms case stating just that…BUT they should be held responsible. When I first heard about it two years ago, I mentioned it to my Mom’s doctor. He assured me there was nothing to worry about. Failing to state (hide) the side effects sounds to me like (should I say it?) murder. I could go deeper with this but I’ll keep it light. I don’t believe anyone in their right mind would take a drug knowing it could cause heart attacks, or strokes…etc. My Mom had been taking Avandia for over 10 years. 1st stroke she was hospitalized in ’03 series of mini strokes and 2nd confinement more serious in ’07 causing blindness on the left side of both eyes, dementia and alzeimers adds to her frailing condition. She can still walk, stagger that is. I stayed with her a few years until she had no choice but to take up residency at the local nursing home in ’09. On a good note, this weekend we will be celibrating her 88th birthday 10/25 (I know, I’m blessed she’s still with me).
Gary
Diagnosed with diaetes in 2003 started taking glyburide but was to strong a medicene so Dr. put me on avandamet this worked good for about 2+ yrs then suffered my 1st heart attack on new years eve DEc 2005. Placed a stent and went back to work after 6 months off worked about 6 months and had 2nd heart attack, DRs. placed a2nd stent.Tried for a couple of months to work but constant chest pain and ischemia in feet put me on medicaide but lost my ins. at work. The Drs. over the next year or so did 5 heart oblations, ended up on ss disability. During this time also suffered another heart attack. Then 1 of my stents collasped and caused another heart attack also during this period of time of one the drugs I was taking contained double the medication in each pill was on this med only a few days before blood presure dropped to like 44 over 28 ER DR. was getting ready to put in Emegency Pacemaker then asked me if I was taking a particular Drug I said yes and he said I had Drug toxcity and gave me something to counter act this Drug. About 2 weeks later I got a letter from Wal-Mart saying their was a problem with this Drug and to send Pills and containers back to Pharmacuetical Co. Bs sent the pills to my lawyer and kept 1 more full prescription at home just incase 1 st pills became lost??? I stopped taking avandia and have not had to many problems only been in hospital a couple of times in last 2 years I have heard that they had settled some suits but cannot find anything on internet saying so. But if they are settling for that amount I would have to be crazy I don’t think 86,000 would even pay for 1 surgery let alone the 9 times ihave been under the knife. I would guess that between my ins. medicaide medicare my bills are aproaching 1 mill. I will be 60 in 2 months and haven’t work in 3 years, I take 14-17 medications per day and live on 1100.00 a month. Avandia has cost me my health, my life my security and a 40-50,000 a year job. I live with pain everyday so i hope the makers and sellers of this product rot in Hell!!!
frances
i had a heart attack in 2006, i took avandia since 2004. i had no high chlor,triclisrol, no blockage,and the doctors did not know what cause mt attack, my heart stopped beating 3 times before the could get me to the hospital, had to put in a temp, pacemaker to get me to big hopital, was on a resportor four days. all they knew to tell my family was that it was a broken heart . i was so very weak . gain a lot of fluid ,high blood pressure,iam not a big eater ;after the heart attck the doctor toid me to stop taking avandia,
josephine
hi my name is josie in 2006 i found out i had breast cancer and had a full mastectomy had to have cymo a drug in the cymo caused diabetes type2 they put me on avandia . after that had to have surgery will on avandia and went into cardiac arrest found out i had cardiomyopathy ,chf, iam now taking coreg for the rest of my life because if i dont my heart will revers it self and i can have a heart attack. do u think i have a case we lost everything i have nerve damage to hands and feet…so i can’t work anymore……pleaSE HELP
ash
My father passed away in 2001. I think Avandia had a lot to do with his death. I contacted one law firm who sent me a contract which basically stated ” you may not get anything.. and we have the right to bill you…” I want Avandia makers punished. 86K per death does not send that message.
Hector
Ive had 4 strokes and 1 hartattack cause of the so called avandia .i had my first stoke when i had just got married i lost my house my cars my boat i lost most of all my wife my partner i sufferd so much and endurde a hole lot my first sroke i couldnt walk my voice was impaird my left arm i had the shakes my memory was gone it took a lot of therapy and doctor to get me back and then another stroke i felt like dieing but didnt .my third and fourth stoke it wasent easy then a hart attack you tell mehow would you feel they did two catherisation ive been in the hospital more times than i want to remember its sad when you dont have any body to hold your hand atell you every thing will be okay in sad depressed and hart broken beacause something that i thought would be good for me WASNT
Carrie
How are they deciding who was actually affected or who had heart problems because of diet and weight or other health problems. What kind of evaluations are there that need to be done? My husband has been on Avandia since the beginning and just had 5 bypasses and we were told that he’d had several silent heart attacks before we found out about the heart problems. He’s 44, been diabetic 20+ years.
Sheila
I have been on Avandia for about 9 years. I have become obese despite constant dieting. I have most of the symptoms discussed on Panorama.ledled The almost instantaneous fat leg which happened between the morning and evening with all the same discomfort of overheating and peculiar feelings in it. I was worried it could be a blood clot. Rang night doctor who said sleep with it on a pillow. I decided I would either live or die and went to sleep. I have now become disab
Gene
I started taking avandia in late 2002 when I discovered I have mild diabetes. In 2003 had a heart attack and had to have 5 bypasses. In 2004 had another heart attack and they performed a heart catherization and told me two of the bypasses had disappeared and two were partially blocked but what kept me alive was the maiin artery was still open. The;y told my family, not me.,, that I had about 2 years to live. I they had to have my gall bladder taken out and had a blook clot in my foot which caused me to almost lose one of my toes. Did angioplasty on my left leg. In 2006 I had another heart attack and the; ;put in a stent. In june of 2010 I quiit taking avandia on my own. Since then Im better. Take med for several things including angina but it not near as bad now as it was while I was on the avandia. I still take metformin and it keeps my diabetes pretty much under control but I not taking anymore avandia or anything like it..Rather be on insulin. I think someone has gotten paid off to leave this crap on the market. ‘God help us all because that looks like the only other alternative.
ben
starting taking advania in 2007 stared having heart problem in 2008 told my dr. he ask me about other meds i told him he added advania to the list since then thank god i am still alive but i have had heart -by and 3 strokes
Al
Started on Avandia in 1999. September 5, 2003, suffered severe congestive heart failure; had to be revived at the hospital. I remember thinking I was going to die. Spent two weeks in the hospital where a device was implanted in my chest. Still suffer from high fluid levels, have to watch my weight daily. The idea that this drug hasn’t been completely banned from the market baffles me. Other than having diabetes I was a healthy person prior to taking Avandia. Every day when I look at my chest I realize I was one of the lucky ones.
james
my husband was a merchant seaman for 6 yrs. who was on Advandia.he started complaining about chest pains.so we took him to the hospital and they told us that he had a heart attack and they found blood cots in his lungs one was over his main artery. this is a 55 year old man that now acts older than what he is. no job no one wants to hire him because of illness. he has7 years to go before retirement and unemployment is not going to do it.if paid 85,000.00 how long will that keep things going.i am the wife who is drawing disability.
Barbara
I am a widow of three years. My husband was on avandia for diabetes. He suffered a heart attacked and went on to have a heart transplant. He never really got better and they continued giving him avandia. He had a very bad stroke 1 month before he passed away. What do I need to do to tell his whole story and history?
Linda
My father was taking avandia and he died in 2008 while taking avandia. He suffered from several strokes and seizures. We miss him a lot.
Sandy
It has been three + years and at first my attorneys were very good at sending out updates to their 2,000 clients. However, after sending out a very positive letter eight weeks ago that it has been settled for their clients, it seems it has to be reviewed by a third party group. I would appreciate any comments from someone going through this type of situation. My life was not so effected as those in previous comments, but loss of a year and a future of worrying about a stent is enough. Thanks
mary
i to have been waitting for about 4 yr if 60mill all there alotting people and 700 p;eople are waitting i was sosposed to go to coutr in june but my lawyer said the curt did not pick my case moe im waitting to see if im going in ocf if not it looke like ill not get anything ther wont br enough money to go around what about the other people that filled after the 700 it lookes like were just chopped liver nothing
Peter
I was given Avandament for appx 10 months in 2004, in March of 2006 I had to go to the ER because I couldn’t breath…found out that I had 60% pneumonia in both lungs due to CHF. After numerous test the doctor told me I only had 35% pumping ability in my left side of my heart…normal is appx 60%….from the time I stopped taking Avandament till I became sick I didn’t have to take ANY medicine…and at age 55 this was the first time I had ever been sick like this or in a hospital. Now I have to take several heart medicines, water pill and other medicines for the rest of what life I have left. What really burns me is that the maker of this poison knew years before I took Avandament that it was not only hurting people but killing many also and STILL sold it….now just how much is a life worth….to me every penny GSK has and more.
Bob
I started taking avandia around 1995 or97 when my DR. tol me that I had Debietes. When I quit taking the killer so far I’ve had 3 heart attacks and 6 stentes put in and I feel that its just going to get worse and the better part will never come around. But thanks to my Lord and savior being part of my life I know i’m in good hands. And my thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. I used to dwell about my condition but no more. My life is to short for that.
senaida
my mother was a very active she would play volleyball basketball any sport you could think of in 2003 she suffered a major stoke which left her paralized her whole right side she cant speak or hear or see now she suffers from siezgers what hurts the most is i will never know if she is in pain if shes hungry all she does is stare at the tv she was taking avandia metimorfin and avandament after what happen to my mom then the drs took it away quick but all in all my mother will never be the same maybe those are the tears she cries every day and all i can do is confort her
liz
Was on Avandia from 2000 to 2005. Had MI 2001, hospital now has no records available. Lawyer states we have to prove it all again. Then pay independent “judge” to determine settlement. “They” have had the medical records sent 4 years ago. I feel like the FDA,Avandia, now the lawyers have all profited from our losses. I am on medication for blood thinner ($50 every three days), water pills for swelling,no job anymore, heart medications daily. Cholesterol has always been fine, go figure.
Ernest
How do you put a price on the death of a mother who died due to the side effects of this drug? Her doctor took her off of the drug because it caused her kidneys to fail. She spent three years on dialysis. She had two strokes which were also contributed to the drug. She lost most of her mental abilities. The family had to watch her slowly die. The drug companies are the most profitable industry in the world. As usual those with the gold rule, and through out crumbs to us who are effected by their misuse of their earnings.
Josie
I’m unsure of even what to do. July 16th, my husband and I went up to see my dad at noon, just to say, ‘hi’, he was fine. Home, joking around. 2 hours later, my mom is calling me telling me that I need to get to the hospital. My dad had a heart attack and died on his way to get my mom from work. He was only 53. He had taken Avandia for a while. He developed high blood pressure while taking it. 2 years later…well, he passed away from the heart attack. I just turned 30 and I have to go the rest of my life without a father. Breaking the news to my 7 year old daughter and seeing how heart broken she was, it killed me. I’ve been angry ever since. Everyone around me is able to cry…me, not so much, I’m just mad at the moment. I’m unsure if I have a potential lawsuit or not against this drug!
Mike D
My father is still currently on Avandia as well as multiple other medications just to counter act its side effects. He was prescribed the drug in 1999 and has had so many heart attacks it would be impossible to enumerate them here. The worst of which that I was present for. My father had a heart monitor implanted in his chest, he went into what is called Tachy-brady where the heart beats extremely fast then almost stops beating. He died in my arms in parking lot. luckily we had called an ambulance due to his extreme chest pains and dizzyness. The were able to revive him on the way to hospital, but he has had multiple instances of cardiac arrest since then and his physician still has him on this terrible drug. I refuse to believe all they are willing to offer is such a pittance as $86,000 to the people they knowingly put into harms way.
robert
this whole thing is a joke. looks more and more like the only ones who will benefit from these lawsuits will be gsk and the attorneys.you get sick and almost die and who gets paid. think about it.money cannot restore my heart. and do not bother with these online lawyers CROOKS
Betty
I took the Drug Avandia and had a heart attack don’t need no attorney i already have one been waiting for (4) four years for a settlement.
david
istarted taking avandi in 2001 two years later i had a blood clot onmy leg and my under arms were clottin very painful clots 2005 i had my first stroke inapril mysecond one in may may 12 may may 15 i had a heart attack now iwalk with a cane dissable for life never been sick in my life.
loreen
My dear mother in law Judy was on this so called miricle diabetic drug AVANDIA. Her health issues in the passed few months where hidden from us. come to find out she needed a heart transplant was not able to get one due to the amount of damage one to her heart hence the transplant (SO WE CONCLUDED) two the condition of her arteries,and lungs. we last seen her at dinner on july 5th. the next day i got the call i rushed to the house folled the ambulance she was dead on arrival she died in my father in laws arms….his high school sweet heart…married for 46 years….. he was in such shock that i had to explain to him she was gone and be there with him to see her in the trauma room…..tell my husband that his mother didnt make it…her 90 yr old father who is in the hospital that his only child was gone….and worse of all our children who are 9 and 10 that they had seen grandma for the last time. i dont care if we get 50 darn cents its the principle of it no matter how small it may be of a hit in their wallet. each darn quarter would be made into a charm for my little girls….the silet suffering thier granmother went through….the tramatic death….and the horribile thought that this girls and our family know we will never see her or hear her luagh again….that will be our justice for her….our precious Judy
megan
I have CHF too from taking Avandia, it has ruined my life. I took it for 4 yrs. and it was about 6 months after starting to take it that I got so sick I thought I was going to die.. Now they need to think about the people who are sick and the ones who has lost a love one from the horrible drug. we deserve a settlement that is fair. I just would like to know how long after they reach a settlement would we hear something?
marhsa
I can’t believe your already sick and taken this medicines to feel better these companies are killing and hurting us to feel are get better. GOD Bless all of us! Marsha
Hunkster
All of you with high hopes for a jackpot are going to be sorely disappointed…..my wife was on theis twice a day and also bextra.. that was a total joke what they paid out & that drug is removed from the market..don’t set your heart on a big payout..it won’t happen…..
Rosemary
Lesley, we have also lost our beloved mother in the same way, a stroke, a large blood clot in her brain, which was the end and her life ended in our world, but also for those who do not know, about this is that the creator of the KILLER DRUG AVANDIA was aware of ALL of the bad effects and since, they just choce to look the other way, BIG MONEY to line their pockets and total disregard for human LiFE. Take them all to the highest court put them out of work, make an example of them to others in the same line of work.
Wondering
If someone took Avandia, was changed to another medicine, then had a stroke, is this a valid claim??? If a claim is made, will the doctor share any responsibility, and be included in the claim??
Wondering
Are any lawsuits against the doctors???????????
Lesley
my mother died a week ago today from a brain hemorage. She was taking a blood thinner for her heart failure caused by being on Avandia for almost 7 years. I cannot believe they have not yanked this drug off the market. How many more people have to die? Avandia ruined her life, bless her heart.
sheila
I am so sorry for all the people who have died or people who have had relatives die because of this drug.I am also sorry for all the people who still suffer from the effects of this drug, avandia. I have not had a heart attack or stroke. I was on avandia from april 2002 until the fall of 2006. I was diagnosed with pulmonary arterial hypertention In april 2006. My doctor took me off this drug about 7 months after my diagnosis. For 3 years I was doing ptetty well, but the PAH is getting worse. The PAH was caused from taking the avandia. I had to quit my job last year, I have more medical bills than I can afford, I’m a high risk for insurances, and I suffer with this daily. I have teenage children who wish they had a mother that was healthy. I think anyone who has suffered from this drug should get what is owed to them. I’m only 53. Who can say what would have happened to me if I had not stopped taking this drug. I was healthy before avandia and now I’m not. I have to take meds the rest of my life or even have more invasive treatment when drugs will not work. I will suffer with this until I do die.
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