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Avandia Linked to Heart Attacks
Diabetics taking the drug Avandia to control their blood sugar need to beware – the drug has once again been linked to an increased risk of heart attack. Worse, GlaxoSmithKline, the maker of Avandia, knew about the heart attack risks years ago but did not inform the proper authorities. At this point they’re still denying [...]
Posted: February 26th, 2010 under dangerous drugs, dangerous medication, dangerous pharmaceuticals, deadly medications, deadly pharmeceuticals, deadly prescriptions, deadly side effects, diabetes, harmful drugs, heart attack, heart health.
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Why do doctors defend harmful drugs?.
This morning’s doctor column has a letter from a woman who is concerned about her Father. It seems he caught a cold a few months ago, so went to the doctor -and the doctor prescribed Prednisone. After 4 days he became delirious and nearly lost consciousness. His doctor was not concerned – he just said [...]
Posted: August 16th, 2008 under big pharm, harmful drugs, prednisone, side effects.
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