insidermedicine in 60 - December 11 2007

Description: From Toronto - Medicines like Avandia can not only raise the risk of heart failure, but of heart attack and death. Researchers analyzed nearly 160000 patients over 66 years of age who were taking a thiazolidinedione for type 2 diabetes. Those on Avandia were 60% more likely to have heart failure, 40% more likely to have a heart attack and 30% more likely to die. Avandia does have benefits for those with type 2 diabetes, but it should be considered carefully in those over 65. From Tokyo ...