News for January 8th, 2008

Avandia study shows increased heart risks or death

Older patients who took Avandia had a higher risk of heart attacks, congestive heart failure and death than those on other pills, according to a study of nearly 160,000 Canadians.

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Avandia a big risk to your heart

Montgomery, AL: Joyce A. says she did not know that Avandia could cause so many health problems, at least she did not know until her doctor took her off and put her on another drug. Unfortunately, this happened after she was hospitalized two times with severe chest pains. Although she has started to recover since being taken off , she says she still experiences some pain.

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