Diabetes Type 2 Support Group
Type 2 Diabetes is a condition in which the body either does not produce enough insulin or does not make efficient use of it. Insulin is a hormone needed to convert food into glucose, a sugar that the body uses for energy. Without enough insulin, glucose can accumulate in the blood, and can cause serious health problems such as heart disease and strokes and organ damage...
Some disquieting news for people taking Avandia but these question marks have been around for some time now
it OK doctors saying to stay on it But if too many people start to feel uncomfortable taking it and is banned in certain countries I think the manufacturers will withdraw it themselves. It they keep it on the market they may have to defend lawsuits even where there is no connection
The worrying thing is the way these huge companies seem to be paying doctors to put positive spin on their drugs
British drug regulators said GlaxoSmithKlines controversial diabetes pill, Avandia, should be removed from the British market because of concerns that the drug can increase the risk of heart attacks. The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency said an independent panel of experts concluded that the risks of Avandia outweighed its benefits, and that it should no longer be sold in Britain. The British Medical Journal also called for the immediate withdrawal of the drug, saying it should never have been licensed. Avandia was approved by the European Medicines Agency to help lower blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes. That agency is scheduled to consider the drugs safety at a meeting this week.
it OK doctors saying to stay on it But if too many people start to feel uncomfortable taking it and is banned in certain countries I think the manufacturers will withdraw it themselves. It they keep it on the market they may have to defend lawsuits even where there is no connection
The worrying thing is the way these huge companies seem to be paying doctors to put positive spin on their drugs
British drug regulators said GlaxoSmithKlines controversial diabetes pill, Avandia, should be removed from the British market because of concerns that the drug can increase the risk of heart attacks. The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency said an independent panel of experts concluded that the risks of Avandia outweighed its benefits, and that it should no longer be sold in Britain. The British Medical Journal also called for the immediate withdrawal of the drug, saying it should never have been licensed. Avandia was approved by the European Medicines Agency to help lower blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes. That agency is scheduled to consider the drugs safety at a meeting this week.
I don't think doctors put blinders on just to get a tissue box, what I think is that they are too busy and its easier to just believe everything that the drug companies say about their product. I think doctors are too busy to realize that every system is different and they go along with the commonly prescribed medications. I think its important to establish a very good relationship with a doctor, I think its important to change doctors if a relationship can not be established, and I think that every patient regardless of the illness needs to do a lot of research in order to ask questions. I love it when doctors ask you if you have any questions. If I know little about the drug or illness, I will not have any questions. That was my point.
They don't wear blinders..here is an example. I had a Doc years ago who mentioned to me that he took a pill for pain for something..He said to me my god it knocked me off mt feet and here I am giving it to these little old ladies and not knowing how strong it was...So it happens noton purpose but if they don't take it they don't know. Most times they just read orlisten to the rep because as Toty said they are busy and until someone tells them they are unaware of some things or effects.