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MEDICAL ALERT: Diabetes Drug Avandia Linked to Heart Attacks

October 4, 2007

On September 11, 2007 a research paper published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) found that patients taking Avandia had a 42% greater chance of a heart attack. The results, compiled from four separate clinical trials of Avandia lasting at least one year each, confirm earlier studies suggesting increased cardiological risks from taking Avandia.

In contrast, a separate paper also published by JAMA concluded Actos, a rival diabetes treatment from Takeda Pharmaceuticals, appeared to reduce patients' risk of heart attacks. The studies did not compare Avandia with Actos.

Visit the Simmons firm Avandia practice area for more information about the link between Avandia and heart attacks.

If you or a loved one have taken Avandia, please contact us right away for a free legal consultation. 

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