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Consumer Reports: Avoid brand name, generic versions of diabetes drug Actos
Consumer Reports, the American consumer products reviewer, is telling its readers to avoid both the brand-name and the new generic versions of the type 2 diabetes drug Actos. “Our medical advisors say that people with diabetes should use pioglitazone, generic or
Diabetics urged to avoid Actos due to cancer risk
People with type 2 diabetes should use the drug Actos (pioglitazone) only if all other options have failed, and people with pre-diabetes should never use it, says Consumer Reports, the well-known consumer watchdog organization.
Actos patients should seek safer alternatives
“The tests show you have type 2 diabetes.” Hearing those words from the doctor comes as a shock for thousands of Americans diagnosed with the disorder every year. As the once-rare disease grows in frequency, so do the number of
Amid sea of recalls, J and J considers takeover of medical device company
Johnson & Johnson is reportedly in talks with device maker Synthes Inc. about a possible takeover, potentially the biggest deal in Johnson & Johnson’s 125-year history. Synthes has a market value of about $19 billion, and a takeover of the
Acid reflux drugs provide temporary relief but can cause adverse reaction
Severe acid reflux or heartburn can be painful and bothersome with symptoms that range from chest pain or a burning esophagus to hoarseness and sore throat. There are several methods to treat the condition such as manipulating the stomach acid
