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The advisory committee voted overwhelmingly Wednesday that Avandia posed a higher heart attack risk than Actos, which is made by

FDA Panel Grants Avandia a Reprieve 2010

While most of the panel agreed Avandia posed an increased risk of heart attacks compared to other diabetes medications, including a similar type of drug called Actos, they were divided on whether additional warnings and limitations on its use would be enough to curtail its potential hazards.

FDA panel divided on pulling Avandia despite diabetes drug’s risks 2010

According to internal reports* (released by the Senate Finance Committee), FDA officials speculate that if patients on Avandia were switched to a different drug called Actos, 500 heart attacks and 300 cases of heart failure could be prevented every month.

Safety of diabetes drug Avandia questioned; what to do now 2010

Takeda makes a rival diabetes drug called Actos, which works similarly but has faced fewer safety concerns.

Glaxo Rival Paid Fees to Doctor Who Voted Against Avandia 2010

In 2007, the FDA approved a trial comparing Avandia with a rival drug called Actos made by Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. that hasn't raised as many safety flags.

FDA Weighs Halting Avandia Safety Study 2010

While most of the panel agreed Avandia posed an increased risk of heart attacks compared to other diabetes medications, including a similar type of drug called Actos, they were divided on whether additional warnings and limitations on its use would be enough to curtail its potential hazards.

FDA panel divided on pulling Avandia despite diabetes drug’s risks 2010

In the second analysis, Graham and his colleagues analyzed Medicare records for 227,571 people who took either Avandia or another diabetes drug called Actos from 2006 to 2009.

Two new studies point to risks for people taking the diabetes drug Avandia 2010

In the second analysis, Graham and his colleagues analyzed Medicare records for 227,571 people who took either Avandia or another diabetes drug called Actos from 2006 to 2009.

Two new studies point to risks for people taking the diabetes drug Avandia 2010

In the second analysis, Graham and colleagues analyzed Medicare records for 227,571 patients who took either Avandia or another diabetes drug called Actos from 2006 to 2009.

Research continues to show link between health risks, Avandia 2010

He said one reason for his vote was concern that another drug that works similarly to Avandia, called Actos, might also have safety problems.

Panelist Who Backed Avandia Gets Fees From Glaxo 2010