The drug is manufactured and marketed by GlaxoSmithKline. It was approved by the FDA in 1999, and more than one million people have taken the drug in the U.S. alone. Avandia has been heavily promoted to consumers, and some believe that GlaxoSmithKline should have known of the potential risks and warned those taking the drug.

According to the FDA, "Patients who are taking Avandia, especially those who are known to have underlying heart disease or who are at high risk of heart attack should talk to their doctor about this new information as they evaluate the available treatment options for their type 2 diabetes." If you or a loved one has suffered a heart problem that you believe is related to Avandia, be sure to contact our office.

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