Avandia Unsafe?
A new review suggests that the diabetes drug Avandia might cause a higher risk of heart attack and death in those who take it. More than 6 million people worldwide have taken Avandia; the drug is manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline and came onto the market eight years ago. Avandia is used in the treatment of Type 2 diabetes; this is the most common type of diabetes.
Avandia works by sensitizing the body to insulin and was considered a medical breakthrough. Some experts say that Avandia dangers are another Vioxx-like example of the Food and Drug Administration's failings. GlaxoSmithKline plans a press conference to discuss the report.
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