There are several controversial drugs out there today. Sadly, the FDA has approved many of these drugs. Then later on the present their negative effects causing people to question whether or not enough research was put forth initially to determine the safety of the drug. Avandia is one of these drugs in question. This type 2 diabetes has been recommended to many patients. And the FDA says that it is the safest form of medication that a patient can take. However, at the same time, the drug carries the warning label that it may cause heart failure and possibly heart attacks.
How Likely Are Heart Issues?
It is hard to pinpoint exactly how likely an individual is to develop heart issues if he or she decides to begin using Avandia. However, interesting reports contrast Avandia to an alternative type 2 diabetes drug called Actos. The report estimates that there would be a decrease of 300 to 500 heart cases prevented every month if patients were to stop using Avandia and start using Actos. This is a high number considering that it is taken on a monthly basis and that side effects of FDA approved drugs are supposed to be minor and rare.
What To Do For The Future
Obviously, due to this report, many feel that Avandia should be pulled from the shelves. They do not agree that Avandia is safe for anyone to use – at least not until further investigations have been made. However, others feel that this study could be a fluke and wonder if there is a contributing factor linking the heart problems. Regardless, it is wise for patients to talk to their doctors about options for different drugs. It is better to be safe than sorry.
Has Avandia Affected You?
Also, if Avandia has affected you, you should come forward. You could file a lawsuit against the company to reclaim the damages you lost because you took this harmful drug.
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