Taking Avandia Diabetes Drug? Feeling Lucky?

Feeling lucky?

An analysis of 56 clinical trials found that the diabetes drug Avandia increased the chances of a heart attack by between 28 — 39 percent!!

So, roll your dice, you diabetics. Ask your doctor is increased risk of heart attack is for you.

Remember, this study was NOT just of 56 patients … it was from 56 different clinical trials!! Dr. Steven Nissen was the lead scientist and said the results from more than 35,000 patients gave a more complete picture that reinforced his earlier concerns.

“A drug that increases the risk of heart attack by a third or more in diabetics represents a huge public health burden.” Nissen is the Cleveland Clinic’s head of cardiology, and said the drug should go off the market.

The response from GlaxoSmithKline — who makes Avandia — was a big, and I quote, “Nu uh.” They responded that the drug should not be pulled, even though 30 to 40 percent of their customers get heart disease. Nice.

So, roll the dice. Maybe you won’t be one of the ones with your heart compromised by a drug that this company will NOT pull until the last possible dollar has been brought in the door. Maybe you’ll get lucky.