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Avandia banned in the UK

Rosiglitazone, the diabetes drug taken by up to 100,000 people in the UK has been banned after it was found to raise the risk of heart disease by the European Medicines Agency.

According to Avandia.com, "Avandia can cause or worsen heart failure".

There has been growing concern regarding Avandia, which was released to the market 10 years ago for people with type 2 diabetes.

GlaxoSmithKline, which produces Avandia have responded through Chief Medical Officer at GSK, Dr Ellen Strahlman who stated "Our primary concern are our patients with type 2 diabetes."

Remember that if you are on Avandia to speak to your GP or diabetes nurse before taking any action.

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 Read coverage of Avandia over the last few weeks:

    - Competing diabetes drug to Avandia not safe either, new study reveals
    - FDA say diabetes patients should not stop taking Avandia
    - Is Avandia a risky drug?
    - Diabetes drug Avandia backed by health group
    - Anti-diabetes drug linked to heart problems
    - GlaxoSmithKline defends diabetes drug Avandia
    - Patient concern over diabetes drug Avandia

We will continue to publish the latest Avandia news as soon as we hear more.

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Avandia in the forum:

    - News - Avandia ban selective
    - Avandia, Rosiglitazone recommended for withdrawal two months
    - Panorama 8.30 Monday 6th sept
    - It's the medication that's dangerous
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