Avandia Information Center: __________________ Avandia Alert FDA’s Evaluation of AVANDIA Injured by Avandia? 'Black Box' Warning for Avandia

The diabetes drug Avandia raises the risk of one having a heart attack and can possibly cause death.  Some are calling this another Vioxx or Fen-Phen Type Deadly Disaster.  And what some experts are calling another example of the United States Government's failing to protect the public from an unsafe drug and the big drug makers.  It is believed that more than 6 million people have taken the drug, sold as Avandia and/or Avandamet, since it came on the market.  And the number of those wrongfully killed or who have suffered dangerous and sometimes deadly heart attacks could reach into the tens of thousands.  If you or a loved one has suffered a heart attack or you have lost a loved one due to a heart attack who was taking Avandia call our Law Firm day or night, we can help. Call us toll free at 1-800-862-1260.

Over eight years ago these diabetes drugs were introduced to help control blood sugar in people with the most common form of diabetes. About 1 million Americans use this drug on a daily basis. It is important that all of the individuals that take this drug should be aware and concerned with this new information.  The new study pooled results of dozens of studies on nearly 28,000 people - revealed a 43% higher risk of heart attack for those taking Avandia compared to people taking other diabetes drugs or no diabetes medication, according to the analysis published online May 21,2007.  The study, published by the New England Journal of Medicine, also found a trend toward more heart-related deaths. The findings are frightening because 2/3s of diabetics die of heart related problems, so a drug that boosts the possibility of heart issues is especially hazardous for them. The FDA  issued a notification, late on Monday, May 21, 2007.  The FDA has advised that they likely would convene an advisory panel, but planned no immediate changes to the current side effect warnings on the drug’s packaging. If you or a loved one has suffered a heart attack or you have lost a loved one due to a heart attack who was taking Avandia call our Law Firm day or night, we can help. Call us toll free at 1-800-862-1260.

Another Vioxx or Another Fen-Phen? Some have suggested that this Country is now faced with another Vioxx with Avandia. The extent of the problem is yet clear, but our Law Firm intends to find out.  It is well known that tens of millions of prescriptions have been written for Avandia, and Medicare and Medicaid has paid hundreds and hundreds of millions of dollars for this drug. It is known that Avandia is used to treat Type 2 diabetes, the most common form of the disease, which is linked to obesity and afflicts 18 million Americans and 200 million worldwide. This form of diabetes occurs when the body does not make enough insulin or cannot effectively use what it manages to produce. Avandia, or rosiglitazone, sensitize the body to insulin and is used for blood-sugar control. It also is combined with metformin and sold as Avandamet. Avandia had total U.S. Sales of $2.2 billion in 2006. About 13 million Avandia prescriptions were filled in the U.S. last year alone. A one-month supply of Avandia sells for between $90 and $170. This drug is now in question, the extent of the problems and the long term effects are now in question. It is now known that this drug, Avandia, can raise the risk of one having a heart attack and can possibly cause death. While the analysis doesn’t quote a rate of heart attacks among Avandia users, the 43 % excess risk is in line with what a similar analysis found for lower doses of Vioxx. If you or a loved one has suffered a heart attack or you have lost a loved one due to a heart attack who was taking Avandia call our Law Firm day or night, we can help. Call us toll free at 1-800-862-1260.

The System is Broken:  This new further reflects on how broken the system is and a major failure of the drug-approval processes in the United States. When the drug was approved, evidence of its benefits were “at best mixed,” according to medical critics of the FDA.  Poor Warnings: Avandia’s label does warn about possible heart failure and other heart problems when taken with insulin. And that the drug also raises LDL or bad cholesterol, and can cause fluid retention and weight gain. Glaxo also has reported some patients suffered more bone fractures, swelling of the legs and feet, and rare reports of swelling in the eye that can cause vision problems. However, the study's finding are causing alarm across the Country for the findings are frieghtning.   For those taking the drug are at a 43% higher risk of heart attack compared to people taking other diabetes drugs or no diabetes medication, according to the analysis published online.  The study, published by the New England Journal of Medicine, also found a trend toward more heart-related deaths. The findings are frightening because over 66% of diabetics die of heart related problems, so a drug that boosts the possibility of heart issues is especially hazardous for these individuals. If you or a loved one has suffered a heart attack or you have lost a loved one due to a heart attack who was taking Avandia call our Law Firm day or night, we can help. Call us toll free at 1-800-862-1260.