FYI:Fw: Diabetes Drugs Pulled From Market

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Diabetes Drugs Pulled From Market

Thursday , May 19, 2011

Diabetes Drugs

Pulled From Market

With few exceptions, the type 2 diabetes drugs Avandia,

Avandamet, and Avandaryl will no longer be available in

retail pharmacies, starting in November. Rosiglitazone, an

active ingredient in the three drugs, has been linked to

serious heart risks.

Related WebMD Coverage of Avandia

.. New Study: Avandia Riskier Than Actos (WebMD News, June 28, 2010)

.. FDA Panel Split Over Avandia Ban (WebMD News, July 14, 2010)

.. FDA Restricts Use of Diabetes Drug Avandia (WebMD News, Sept. 23, 2010)

More WebMD Reading & Resources

.. 12 Tips to Avoid Diabetes Complications

.. Celebrities Who Put a Face to Diabetes

.. Is Your Type 2 Diabetes Under Control? Take the Health Check

.. Prediabetes: 7 Steps to Take Now

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