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Avandia Heart Attack Risk
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Avandia heart attack risk was reported in a new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM). The Avandia review analyzed 42 previous studies involving the drug which is also known generically as rosiglitazone. The study showed that patients taking Avandia were 43% more likely to have a heart attack. Researchers also noted a trend toward increased risk of death.

Avandia Diabetes Warning

The study prompted the Federal Drug Administration to issue a Safety Alert on May 21, 2007 regarding the increased risk of heart attacks and other heart-related problems in patients who have taken the diabetes drug Avandia. One million Americans are prescribed Avandia to help lower blood sugar and prevent complications of diabetes.

As early as 2002, Federal investigators were alerted to the diabetes drug Avandia. Heart failure was a significant concern according to an internal government memo from FDA drug safety reviewers dated July 16, 2002. The FDA recommended that the strongest possible warning be added for Avandia. Unfortunately, this recommendation was overruled and the FDA failed to take action.

Avandia Alternatives

Diabetes patients currently prescribed Avandia are urged not to stop taking the drug. Patients are encouraged to discuss possible Avandia alternatives with their doctor. Dr. Steven Nissen, a prominent cardiologist who led the Avandia study, stated, "Obviously when you have a drug that lowers blood sugar but increases the risk of heart disease, it has major public health consequences."

Avandia is manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline and is the world's best-selling oral diabetes medication. Avandia was first approved by the Federal Drug Administration in 1999 to treat type 2 diabetes patients. Type 2 diabetes occurs when the body doesn't make enough insulin or cannot effectively use what it manages to produce.

A similar diabetes treatment medicine is Takeda Pharmaceutical Co.'s Actos. In addition, Eli Lilly & Co. and Merck & Co. each have diabetes treatments.

Avandia Side Effects

Avandia is associated with several potential heart related risks. The most serious Avandia side effects are:

  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Failure or Damage
  • Blood Artery Disease
  • Edema
  • Heart Valve Disease
  • Primary Pulmonary Hypertension

Avandia Lawsuit Lawyers

If you or a loved one was injured after taking Avandia you may be able to file an Avandia lawsuit. Avandia lawyers can help evaluate your claim.

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