Dallas Actos Lawsuit Attorney

What is Actos?

Pioglitazone (Actos) is a type of medication known as thiazolidinedione and is used to increase insulin sensitivity. As such, Actos is often prescribed to those diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes.

The FDA has placed the drug under an ongoing review as the drug has been linked to an increased risk of bladder cancer. The FDA estimates that those who take Actos for a year or more have a 40 percent higher risk of developing bladder cancer compared to those who do not.

The FDA recommends that Actos not be used by patients: 

• With active bladder cancer; and
• With a history of bladder cancer or a high risk of developing bladder cancer.

In France, the use of pioglitazone has been suspended, and Germany has opted not to prescribe pioglitazone to new patients.

Actos has been tied to heart complications like congestive heart failure and may increase the risk of liver problems. Women who take Actos may be at a greater risk of fractures than women who do not.

Who is liable in an Actos lawsuit?

If you or a family member has been the victim of Actos, you may be able to recover damages.

Those who may be found liable in an Actos lawsuit are: 

• The drug manufacturer;
• The Actos marketer and distributor;
• The doctor who prescribed Actos;
• A hospital; or
• Other medical professionals.

Much depends on the circumstances of your case. For example, the manufacturer might be liable in a product liability claim for failing to warn about a known risk or a doctor may be liable in a medical malpractice claim for improperly prescribing the medication. Talk to your Actos attorney about which party or parties might be liable based on your case details.