In 2011, the FDA issued a safety communication warning about these risks. Around the same time, countries like France and Germany suspended or restricted the use of the drug.

(hematuria), which may make urine look pink, red, or cola-colored.

Check your records to see how long you took Actos and at what dosage.

In 2015, Takeda Pharmaceuticals agreed to a massive $2.37 billion settlement to resolve approximately 9,000 bladder cancer claims in the U.S..