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Rezulin and Liver Damage
The Food and Drug Administration has documented that of 90
patients who have suffered liver damage after exposure to
Rezulin, 10 required liver transplants and 63 have died as
a result of liver injuries caused by Rezulin®. A variety
of symptoms can indicate that the liver has been damaged.
Nausea, vomiting, dark urine, clay-colored stools, abdominal
pain, fatigue, anorexia, and jaundice are all indications
of liver disease. If you have taken Rezulin® and are currently
suffering from these symptoms, consult your doctor immediately
and ask to have a liver function test conducted to diagnose
your condition.
A liver function test is a blood test that can detect several
kinds of liver damage. There are two basic types of the test.
Each detects a specific problem. One version of the test indicates
the enzyme levels of the liver. The other version of the test
is used to assess whether the blood clots properly. Rezulin®
affects the levels of enzymes in the liver, specifically ALT
(aminotransferase) and AST (aspartate aminotransferase). Elevated
levels of these enzymes, especially of ALT, are clear indicators
of liver damage.
If, after proper medical evaluation, it is determined that
you are suffering an injury related to the use of Rezulin
®, you may have the right to legal compensation. If Rezulin
® has affected you, or someone close to you, you may be
able to file a claim against the drug's manufacturer.
In June 1999, a Food and Drug Administration committee restricted
doctors' ability to prescribe Rezulin® to patients who
did not respond to any other kinds of medication. After further
research, the FDA found that two alternative drugs, Avandia®
and Actos®, provided the same therapeutic benefits as
Rezulin®, but did not pose the same serious risks to the
liver. In March 2000, the FDA finally decided to remove Rezulin®
from the market completely. If you are currently still taking
Rezulin®, do not stop your treatment without first consulting
your physician.
If, after proper medical evaluation, it is determined that
you are suffering an injury related to the use of Rezulin®,
you may have the right to legal compensation. If Rezulin®
has affected you, or someone close to you, you may be able
to file a claim against the drug's manufacturer.
Rezulin and Liver Damage
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