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Diabetics on weight loss show stopped needing meds after losing weight

Posted on May 31st, 2012 No Comments

Diabetic contestants on weight loss television program “The Biggest Loser” found that after losing weight, they stopped needing their diabetes medication. After a few weeks of intense exercise, one contestant went from taking six daily insulin injections and several prescription medications to not needing any of it. The show’s medical adviser found that all indications [...]

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Takeda Pharmaceutical prepares for Actos patent to expire

Posted on May 16th, 2012 No Comments

As Takeda Pharmaceutical’s patent on Actos gets closer to its August expiration, the company is making efforts to offset the decreased profits it will lose to generic versions of the drug. The company expects to miss out on over $2 billion in revenue to generic versions of its flagship drug. Takeda has been preparing for [...]

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Increased use of Actos in treating depression may lead to more cases of bladder cancer

Posted on May 11th, 2012 No Comments

The journal Neuropsychopharmacology has published a study that shows Actos may be useful in treating depression. The study, conducted by researchers at Tehran University, shows that Actos might help boost the effects of antidepressant drugs in treating major depressive disorders. The study found that patients who took Actos alongside their antidepressants reported more symptom relief. [...]

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Actos replacement denied by FDA

Posted on May 1st, 2012 No Comments

While Actos is being plagued by its link to numerous life-threatening ailments, its heir may be facing guilt by association. Takeda Pharmaceutical’s patent on pioglitazone (the active ingredient in Actos) is due to run out this August. The company will soon be facing competition from generic pioglitazone manufacturers. Because of this, the company is hoping [...]

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