Has the FDA issued any safety alerts regarding Avandia?
Yes. The FDA has issued safety alerts about the use, and side effects of using, Avandia. In addition, the FDA has conducted long investigations into its safety.
FDA ALERT #1: 5/21/2007, updated 11/19/2007: The FDA added a new warning about the risk of myocardial ischemia to the boxed warning for Avandia, for treatment of Type 2 Diabetes.
FDA ALERT #2: 8/14/2007: The FDA issued important revisions to the full prescribing information (labeling) highlighting increased risks of congestive heart failure associated with rosiglitazone.
Other Avandia FAQs
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What is Avandia?
A: AVANDIA is a prescription medicine used, along with diet and exercise, to treat adults with type 2 (“adultonset” or “non-insulin … More -
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Is Avandia dangerous?
A: Taking Avandia may be dangerous. The FDA has warned that AVANDIA can cause serious side effects related to heart failure and other heart problems. … More -
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Can Avandia cause heart failure?
A: Yes, it can causecongestive heart failure in some patients. The FDA specifically issued the following warnings: WARNING: CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE … More -
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Who should NOT take Avandia?
A: Many patients with heart failure should not start taking AVANDIA.In addition, if you have any of the following medical conditions, you should talk about them with … More -
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Has the FDA conducted studies to determine the safety of taking Avandia?
A: Yes. In fact, the FDA had enough concern over whether the increased risk of heart failure linked to Avandia is even worth it being on the market at all. … More -
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Have our congressional representatives proposed any new laws or regulations regarding the safety of Avendia?
A: Yes. Senator Chuck Grassley and Representative Rosa DeLauro led a bipartisan oversight committe regarding the safety of Avandia. After … More -
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Do patients who've suffered harm from a dangerous drug have a right to bring a lawsuit or a class action lawsuit?
A: Absolutely. There have been many successful lawsuits, including class action lawsuits, brought by consumers after being harmed by a dangerous or recalled drug. … More -
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What is 'strict liability'?
A: Some persons or companies may be held “strictly liable” for certain activities or products that harm others, even if it can’t be shown they acted … More
