Avandia Fact Released in Preparation for FDA Hearing

By Dr. Bill Quick, Health Pro Sunday, July 11, 2010

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As I mentioned last week, there will be an FDA Advisory Committee (AdComm) meeting this week to discuss the safety of the diabetes drug Avandia (rosiglitazone). The FDA has now published background material in preparation for the meeting, which includes a list of questions that the Advisory Committee...

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Gretchen Becker, Health Guide

7/11/10 8:56pm

Isn't diabetes a risk factor for heart disease?

Ann Bartlett, Health Guide

7/12/10 11:49am

Yes and how much more help do we need to have one?

Richyboy

7/16/10 10:58pm

I agree with you Dr. Quick. I was on the drug but my Endocrinologist took me off it because it was causing swelling in my legs and ankles. I am on an insulin pump now and I am better controlled.

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By Dr. Bill Quick, Health Pro— Last Modified: 06/03/12, First Published: 07/11/10

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