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Featured Rezulin Law Firm:
MedLaw Legal Team - Attorney Physicians | Nurse Physicians, Baltimore, MD - Serving the U.S. - (410) 653-9030
Munley, Munley & Cartwright - Scranton / Wilkes-Barre - All of Pennsylvania – (800) 346-7401
New York Medical Malpractice Lawyers - Oshman & Mirisola handles medical malpractice / negligence, accident & injury claims; New York Personal Injury cases including, prescription drug litigation, brain injury and birth injury lawsuits including Erb’s Palsy and Cerebral Palsy - 1(800) 400-8182

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Drug-induced liver injury is the single most common cause of acute liver failure in the United States, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.

If you took Rezulin and experienced any adverse reactions you may have a valid legal claim.

Rezulin was selected for the United States government's largest diabetes study in June, 1996.  It was reported by the L.A. Times that the government doctor who ran the study was also a paid consultant to Warner-Lambert, the drug manufacturer. In October, 1996, Dr. Graham, the first FDA doctor to test  Rezulin warned that Rezulin might harm both the liver and the heart.

Rezulin® was recalled in the United States in March 2000 due to liver toxicity. (England banned Rezulin in December, 1997).  At least 63 patients have died of liver failure while taking Rezulin, and many more have suffered liver damage. Warner-Lambert reportedly made $2.1 billion from sales.  Actos has not reported similar levels of liver injuries, but the Food and Drug Administration says that the drugs' liver safety profiles have not been fully determined yet.  These precautions are recommended by the FDA:

• a liver function test should be performed before taking Actos;
• the drugs should not be prescribed in the presence of active liver disease or elevated levels of certain liver enzymes;
• patients using Actos should have liver function tests every 2 months for the first year, and at regular intervals after that;
• the patient's doctor should be immediately alerted at the presentation of any symptoms of liver damage, such as: nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, fatigue, loss of  energy, loss of appetite, dark urine, unusual itching, or jaundice (yellow coloring of eyes and skin).

Rezulin was prescribed for blood sugar control in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus- (non-insulin dependent diabetes).  Actos may also be prescribed for blood sugar control in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Product liability law and medical malpractice or negligence  lawsuits are guided by personal injury law.  The primary aim of personal injury law is to provide relief through compensation to injured parties  for the damages incurred.  Among the types of recoverable damages are: loss of earning capacity, pain and suffering, and reasonable medical expenses.  Damages include both present and future expected losses.

• Product Liability: Defective products such as prescription drugs which are not properly labeled as to interactions or other contraindications.  Your attorney can evaluate your legal rights and advise you of possible compensation.
• Professional Malpractice:  Medical malpractice or negligence may involve delay in treatment or incorrect treatment or missed diagnosis. Your lawyer can protect your rights and represent your interests.
• Wrongful death: Fatal injuries due to negligence or other liability may bring compensation to heirs or estate. Seek legal counsel before the statute of limitations becomes an issue.

If you have liver damage or liver failure after or during use of Rezulin or Actos, the maker or manufacturer of the drug may be liable for compensation to you. Your lawyer can counsel you as to your  right to recover damages to help defray the costs of treatment and provide compensation for your pain and suffering.

Drug litigation can be extremely complex, it is best to seek the counsel of a personal injury attorney with experience in this field of law.

If you feel that you are having a reaction to any drug, stop the drug immediately and call your physician.  An injured liver presents symptoms like the symptoms of any acute or chronic liver disease.

Symptoms of  Liver Disease :

The liver is the chemical plant of your body.  It governs drug activity throughout the body. When a drug enters the bloodstream, it is converted by the liver  into chemicals that the body can use.  Any toxic chemicals are removed by the liver. These chemicals can attack and injure the liver as well as other organs.  A doctor diagnoses drug-induced liver injury by stopping use of the suspected drug and excluding other liver diseases through diagnostic tests.

Long-term use of a medication can also cause chronic liver damage and scarring (cirrhosis). Medicines that can cause severe liver injury include Acetaminophen, which is known as a cause of severe liver injury when taken in large doses - or in small doses when taken with alcohol.

Prior to accepting an insurance settlement, it is generally wise to speak with a personal injury lawyer to evaluate your situation and to ensure that your interests are protected.  Most personal injury attorneys provide free initial consultations and most will only be paid if you win your case and receive a judgment.   Most frequently, personal injury attorneys will receive a percentage of the settlement awarded to you.  Legal advice can save you time, trouble and money and can insure that you are treated fairly.

Personal Injury Attorney Web Links

Consultwebs.com can assist in making recommendations if desired.

Arthur M. Blue Law Office, P.A., Rezulin Personal Injury lawyers, Carthage & Southern Pines, North Carolina - (910) 947-1500

Brady, Nordgren, Morton & Malone, Estate Planning, Wills & Trusts, Probate, Raleigh, NC - (919) 782-3500

Breakstone, White-Lief & Gluck, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Boston, MA - (617) 723-7676

Brinkley Walser, PLLC, Estate Planning, Personal Injury, Real Estate, Workers Compensation, Wrongful Death, Elder Law, Banking Law, Traffic Law, Criminal Law, Employment Law, Medical Malpractice, Family Law, Lexington, NC - (336) 249-2101

Coover & Barr, LLC, Business, Commercial & Corporate Litigation, Family Law, Real Estate, Columbia, MD - (410) 997-7600

Neil A. Davis, Family Law, Personal Injury Law, Troy, Michigan - (248) 244-9677

Belluck Fox, New York lawyers practicing Medical Malpractice & Personal Injury such as Meridia, Kava, Mesothelioma, Asbestos, Silicosis, Crestor - New York, NY - 1-866-6ACTION

Martin Ganderson, Estate Planning, Trusts, Elder Law, Norfolk, VA - (757) 622-0505

Garlin Driscoll & Murray, Personal Injury, Business Litigation, Louisville / Boulder, CO - (303) 926-4222

Glenn, Mills & Fisher, P.A., Rezulin Personal Injury, Professional Malpractice, Employment Discrimination, Civil Rights, Wills and Estates, Durham, NC, 919-683-2135

Ted A. Greve & Associates, Auto & Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death, Mass Torts, Social Security Disability, Workers' Compensation, Immigration, North Carolina & South Carolina - (800) 984-7383

Jeremy Howe & Partners in Mediation, Attorney at Law, Mediation, Newport, Rhode Island - (401) 841-5700

Kraft & Associates, Social Security Disability, Dog Bites, Truck Wrecks, Auto Accidents, Personal Injury lawyers, Dallas, Texas - (800) 999-9999

The Offices of George W. Lennon, Workers Compensation, Social Security Disability, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Raleigh, NC - (919) 856-9000

Lichtenstein, Fishwick & Johnson, P.L.C., Rezulin Personal Injury lawyers, Roanoke, Virginia - (540) 343-9711

Marks & Harrison, Personal Injury Lawyers, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death, Social Security Disability, Workers' Compensation, Consumer Fraud, Richmond, Petersburg, Charlottesville, VA - (800) 283-2202

MedLaw Legal Team, Rezulin Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Nursing Home Abuse, Cancer Misdiagnosis, Drugs - Serving the U.S., Offices in Baltimore MD, Washington DC, Philadelphia PA - (410) 653-9030

MGM Law Offices - Rezulin Personal Injury, Bankruptcy Lawyers, Debt Solutions, Credit Card Consolidation Attorneys, Traffic Accidents, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Chicago, Illinois, Indiana  - (800) 850-0398

Mineo & Mineo, Aviation Disaster & Personal Injury Attorneys, Raleigh, NC - (919) 861-0500

Munley, Munley & Cartwright - Personal Injury Lawyers, Workers Compensation, Social Security - Scranton / Wilkes-Barre - All of Pennsylvania – (800) 346-7401

The New York Bar Association's - Law Practice Management Forum - New York, New York

New York Medical Malpractice Lawyers - Oshman & Mirisola handles medical malpractice / negligence, accident & injury claims; New York Personal Injury cases including, prescription drug litigation, brain injury and birth injury lawsuits including Erb’s Palsy and Cerebral Palsy - 1(800) 400-8182

Orange County Personal Injury Lawyers - Southern California - U.S., Nielsen & Associates, Personal Injury and Disability, including Auto Accidents, Social Security Disability, Workers Compensation, Neck Injuries, Dog Bites, Back Injuries, Spinal Cord Injuries, Premises Liability, Lemon Law, Orange County, Southern California (866)-815-2616

Poyner & Spruill, L.L.P., Multi-disciplinary, Raleigh, Charlotte & Rocky Mount, North Carolina - (919) 783-6400

Rosen & Rosen, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Nursing Home Abuse, Hollywood, FL - (954) 981-1852

Raleigh Personal Injury Lawyers – Hardison & Associates: North Carolina Attorneys handling Car Accidents, Personal Injury, and Workers Compensation. 1(800)434-8399

Smith, Debnam, Rezulin Personal Injury lawyers, Raleigh, North Carolina - (919) 250-2000

Teague & Glover, Personal Injury lawyers, Elizabeth City, North Carolina - (252) 335-0878

Teddy & Meekins, Personal Injury Attorneys, Shelby, NC - serving Cleveland, Rutherford and Lincoln counties - Phone 704-487-1234

Twiggs, Beskind, Strickland & Rabenau, P.A., Rezulin Personal Injury lawyers, Raleigh, North Carolina - (919) 828-4357

Warfield Meredith & Darrah, P.C., Personal Injury lawyers, Severna Park, Maryland

Paul L. Whitfield, Personal Injury lawyer, Charlotte, North Carolina - (704) 372-8322

Law Offices of John C. Wunsch, Erb's Palsy, Cerebral Palsy, Birth Personal Injury, Chicago, IL - (312) 977-9900

The Yarborough Law Firm, Construction Law, Administrative Law, Rezulin Personal Injury cases, Real Estate Matters, Corporate and Business matters, Employment Law and Collections, Fayetteville, NC, 910-433-4433

Other state listings are listed above

Rezulin General Interest Web Links

Clinical Manifestations of Liver Disease
Diagnostic Tests for Liver and Gallbladder Disorders
FDA press release - withdrawing Rezulin
Fatty Liver, Cirrhosis, and Related Disorders
Lawyers Weekly Rezulin Monitor
Rezulin - CNN March 2000 - Diabetes drug Rezulin taken off market.  Pill linked to 63 liver-poisoning deaths
Rezulin - FAQs
Signs and Symptoms of Liver Cancer

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