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Studies about Avandia bone fracture side effects and connection between Fosamax and atrial fibrillation
Two new studies in the Archives of Internal Medicine provide new evidence about side effects of Avandia, Actos and Fosamax. One study established a heightened risk of bone fractures among Avandia and Actos users. The other study found a connection between women who used the osteoporosis drug Fosamax and atrial fibrillation.
Doctors are taking Avandia recall into their own hands
Despite the fact that the FDA narrowly voted in October 2007 to not issue an Avandia recall, many doctors have taken the matter into their own hands and stopped prescribing the dangerous diabetes drug. Amid concerns that Avandia increases the risk of heart attacks and other cardiovascular problems, prescriptions for the medication have plummeted over the past year, and new research suggests that doctors intend to continue cutting back on prescriptions.
>>INFORMATION: Avandia Heart Side Effects
Glaxo failed to provide FDA with complete data on Avandia side effects
GlaxoSmithKline Plc, maker of the diabetes drug Avandia, received a harsh warning letter from the FDA this week as a result of their failure to report safety results as required by federal regulations. Over the past year, a lot of attention has been focused on Avandia side effects, since studies suggested that the medication increases the risk of heart attacks. The FDA letter states that Glaxo neglected to provide them with certain data between 2001 and 2007.
>>INFORMATION: Avandia Side Effects
Side effects of Avandia outlined in new Medication Guide
This week, the FDA and GlaxoSmithKline released a new Medication Guide for Avandia (rosiglitazone maleate), which will be provided with each prescription dispensed. The Guide includes detailed information about the side effects of Avandia, including a potential increased risk of heart attacks, congestive heart failure and death.
>>MEDICATION GUIDE: Avandia Side Effects
Glaxo was provided an advance copy of Avandia heart attack study
Although it violated the confidentiality rules of the New England Journal of Medicine, GlaxoSmithKline was provided an advance copy of an article published in May 2007 which linked Avandia to an increased risk of heart attacks. The study was leaked during the peer review process by a Texas doctor who had previously received compensation from the pharmaceutical company.
>>INFORMATION: Avandia Heart Attack Side Effects
Thousands of Avandia heart attacks could have been prevented
According to estimates made by FDA staff scientists, approximately 83,000 additional heart attacks have been caused by Avandia since the drug came onto the market. Information outlined in a Senate Finance Committee report suggests that many of these Avandia heart attacks could have been avoided if the drug manufacturer had acted responsibly, instead of intimidating and silencing scientists who expressed concerns about the diabetes drug’s cardiovascular risks.
>>INFORMATION: Avandia Heart Attack Side Effects
Avandia fracture lawsuits are being reviewed
Since May 2007, the lawyers at Saiontz, Kirk & Miles, P.A. have been representing users of Avandia who are pursuing lawsuits as a result of heart attacks and other heart related problems caused by the diabetes drug. Following a study released last month, Avandia fracture lawsuits are also now being reviewed for those who have suffered a serious bone fracture.
>>INFORMATION: Avandia Side Effects
Avandia heart problems are preventing maker from seeking approval to treat Alzheimers
GlaxoSmithKline, Plc. has indicated that their attempts to obtain approval for their diabetes drug, Avandia, to be used to treat Alzheimer’s disease have been delayed. Concerns about Avandia heart attacks have caused many potential participants in their Alzheimer’s studies to drop out. The drug maker was hoping to gain approval to market the drug for treatment of Alzheimer’s disease, which would help them replace some of the lost sales suffered recently by the former blockbuster and off-set some of the costs they will incur as a result of Avandia lawsuits which are being pursued by thousands of diabetics who suffered heart attacks, strokes, congestive heart failure or death while taking the drug.
>>INFORMATION: Avandia heart problems
Avandia heart attack risk confirmed among older diabetics
A new study released yesterday raises further concerns about Avandia heart risks, especially among older diabetics. Canadian researchers found that when compared with other treatments for type 2 diabetes, seniors using Avandia face a substantially higher risk of heart attacks, congestive heart failure and death.
>>INFORMATION: Avandia Heart Attack Risk
Avandia side effects could increase risk of fractures
Avandia has been the subject of a lot of attention recently as a result of studies which found that the type II diabetes drug increases the risk of heart problems. A new study released this week provides additional information about another Avandia side effect, which could increase the risk of osteoporosis or fractures among diabetics using the drug
