stronger warnings about Actos and heart failure

April 2002

There's now stronger warnings about Actos and heart failure.

This follows the warnings about Avandia and heart failure that came out last year.

Both Actos (pioglitazone) and Avandia (rosiglitazone) can cause fluid retention and edema which can lead to or exacerbate heart failure...especially when combined with insulin.

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