Personal Injury Law

Is the Cure Worse Than the Disease? Avandia Now Also Linked to Broken Bones

By Jamie G. Goldstein

Diabetes drugs in the thiazolidinediones family (TZDs) such as Actos and Avandia are now linked to a higher risk for bone fractures, a new study confirms. Avandia has been scrutinized this summer because of its possible dangers for heart health. This new risk calls for even more caution for those taking the drug, especially post-menopausal women. Post-menopausal women are already at a higher risk of fracture because of decreased bone density.

A recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism showed that women who were over 50 and suffered fractures were 71% more likely to be taking either Avandia or Actos. Risk of fracture increased the more the drug was taken. Increased fracture risk was also linked to men taking Avandia or Actos, however mainly when combined with a 'loop diuretic.'

Full post as published by Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer on August 02, 2010 (boomark / email).