Posts Tagged ‘Risks’

FDA panel sees greater heart risks with Avandia
WASHINGTON – Federal health experts said today that the much-debated diabetes pill Avandia increases the risk of heart attack compared to other diabetes drugs.

Avandia Heart Risks Buried by Drug Company: Report
Report shows diabetes drug maker knew 11 years ago that Avandia caused heart problems.

US regulatory agency scrutinizes diabetes pill Avandia’s safety risks ahead of deliberations
WASHINGTON – A review by U.S. health scientists reinforces potential ties between the diabetes pill Avandia and heart attack and death. The result opens the door for government action, including a possible withdrawal of the once blockbuster drug.

Avandia’s heart risks under review in U.S.
A U.S. review reinforces potential ties between the Type 2 diabetes pill Avandia and heart attack and death, opening the door for U.S. government action.

Study finds serious heart risks with diabetes drug
A LARGE US study has reported serious heart risks with a drug used to treat type 2 diabetes.

Studies find Glaxo drug has heart risks
WASHINGTON — Two teams of researchers have produced powerful new evidence that the diabetes drug Avandia increases the risk of heart problems and strokes, renewing questions about the safety of the medication.

Diabetes Raises Risks Of Many Cancers
Doctors don’t know why, but it appears that people with adult-onset diabetes are more likely to get cancer.