Va Psychologist Gave Handout Today-

[Guest jangrin]

Got a handout today from the psychologist at the VAMC. It states that the medication that has been prescribed for DMII to help diabetics regulate their glucose levels is no good. The drug is AVANDIA also known as Rosiglitazone (generic). Those who take it are 43% more likely to have a heart attack and 64% increased risk for cardiovascular-related death.

This is the drug they just increased by double for my husband

Maybe we should be filing a claim against GlaxcoSmith Kline? :)

This came from the VA- but no instructions as to keep taking, quit taking, or what? Anyone else have any information?

jangrin

Edited May 23, 2007 by jangrin (see edit history)

[john999]

Sounds like the Vioxx thing again.

[Josephine]

Jangrin,

Yes, this is true. I saw it on the evening news. I believe that it was NBC. I am almost sure that it was on the news yesterday and it caught my eye, being a diabetic also, but have never taken the drug.

Always,

Josephine

[Guest jangrin]

It's quite alarming. I came home from work today, and my husband had tears in his eyes as he told me that for the past two years he has been doing everything he could to try and prevent his heart from getting worse (as it is already quite severe)and he finds out that the same medicine that he is told will help make his heart better is now the thing that is probably making it worse.

I really felt bad for him tonight, as this hits home and is very emotional when people are living their lives in an already life or death on the edge situation. I told him to call his doctor tomorrow and find out what to do.

Jangrin

[Josephine]

Jangrin,

I will pray that your husband will have a good report from his doctor tomorrow.

Always,

Josephine

[Pete53]

I have been taking it for four years and last September I had a stent. Quit taking the damn stuff today.

Guess I will just add more insulin

[Guest terrysturgis]

I have been taking Avandia since my diagnosus of DMII. Both my wife and daughter saw it on the news and made aware of the heart issues. I do have my HBP under control so I hope that is the balancing factor. I see my doctor on June 15th so guess what's the first question that I will have for that visit. Sometimes life is not easy and Jan I fully understand how your husband feels. Take care. Terry Sturgis