Metformin May Increase Heart Failure Risk in Men: Study
The diabetes drug Metformin appears to affect men and women's hearts differently, according to a new study that raises questions about gender differences in a number of diabetes drugs.
Tag Archives: Avandamet
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Avandia Removed from Retail Market This Week
After this week, the only way to get the diabetes drug Avandia will be through certified mail-order pharmacies, after new restrictions kick in to limit the number of people exposed…
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South Carolina Files Fraud Lawsuit Over Avandia Side Effects
South Carolina officials have announced that they are suing GlaxoSmithKline for fraud over failing to disclose heart attack risks and other side effects of Avandia, a diabetes drug that has…
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Avandia Restrictions Put in Place in U.S.
Avandia will no longer be found on most U.S. pharmacy shelves after November, as part of a risk evaluation and mitigation strategy (REMS) designed to reduce patients’ exposure to the…
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Avandia Warnings Updated To Reflect Restrictions on Use
GlaxoSmithKline has finalized an update for the warning label and medication guide of their diabetes drug Avandia, which includes information on new FDA required restrictions on use and concerns about…
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GlaxoSmithKline Whistleblower Lawsuit Leads to $750M Settlement
GlaxoSmithKline has agreed to pay $750 million to resolve civil and criminal charges that the drug maker sold Medicaid and other government health plans adulterated products, including Avandamet and Paxil.
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Paxil, Avandia Lawsuits Result in $2.3B Liability Charge for Glaxo
GlaxoSmithKline has announced that it is setting aside $2.36 billion to cover the costs of Avandia lawsuits, Paxil lawsuits and to settle an investigation by the U.S. government into a…
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Avandia Liver Failure Side Effects Renew Calls for Recall
New research highlights the potential risk of liver failure from Avandia, renewing calls from the consumer advocacy group Public Citizen for an Avandia recall to be issued by the FDA.
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Avandia Lawsuit Tolling Agreement Approved as Statute of Limitations Approaches in Many States
GlaxoSmithKline, PLC and a group of attorneys representing plaintiffs who have filed Avandia lawsuits agreed on the form for a Tolling Agreement that can be used by claimants instead of…
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Australian Alert Issued About Avandia Side Effects
About 40,000 Australians taking the diabetes drug Avandia have been told to urgently consult with the doctor about whether they should continue receiving the drugs.
