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Avandia (Rosiglitazone) Side Effects Lawsuit News:

Saudi Arabia suspends Glaxo diabetes drug Avandia

-Reuters

03/22/2010 - Saudi Arabia has suspended GlaxoSmithKline's (GSK.L) diabetes drug Avandia for six months, arguing that potential heart risks outweigh its benefits.

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) was the first healthcare regulator to take such action. Its decision means detailing and advertising of Avandia is banned and patients on Avandia will be referred to their doctor for consultation. The SFDA said on its website it was concerned about the safety of Avandia, or rosiglitazone, based on growing evidence from clinical studies indicating serious cardiovascular risks.

The six-month suspension will give Glaxo "the opportunity to provide the SFDA with evidence as to why rosiglitazone and combination products containing rosiglitazone should not be permanently removed from the Saudi Arabian market," it said.

The Saudi move follows a highly critical report on the drug from U.S. Senators last month, which suggested Glaxo knew of possible heart attack risks associated with Avandia years before the issue became public.

Glaxo has denied the Senators' allegations.

A spokeswoman said on Monday the company would provide the SFDA with data from six clinical trials demonstrating the cardiovascular safety of Avandia. "We stand behind the safety and efficacy of Avandia when it is used appropriately."

Avandia Side Effects Cases Still Being Accepted:

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If you or a loved one have experienced an Avandia heart attack, or Avandia stroke, Avandia congestive heart failure, Avandia cardiovascular disease or if you have lost a loved one to an Avandia death you may be entitled to compensation. Contact the Avandia lawyers of Ennis & Ennis, P.A. today about an Avandia lawsuit. Call us toll free for a free, confidential case evaluation or fill out our online Avandia case evaluation form

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