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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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Diet and diabetes

Posted on February 10th, 2012 No Comments

When dealing with Type 2 Diabetes, it is important to eat the proper foods in order to manage your condition. A diet low in carbohydrates is the key to controlling this form of diabetes. By reducing the amount of carbohydrates in your daily diet, your body will be able to perform ketosis, and allow your [...]

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Man files federal suit against Takeda in Louisiana

Posted on February 3rd, 2012 No Comments

A man in Louisiana recently filed a lawsuit against Actos manufacturer Takeda in the state’s Western District federal court.  The man requested legal remedies of over $75,000. The Houma man took the Type 2 diabetes drug for between 1 and 2 years before learning that taking it put him at a risk of developing bladder [...]

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Takeda to conduct 10-year study on Actos and bladder cancer

Posted on November 18th, 2011 No Comments

After the Food and Drug Administration warned consumers that the Type 2 diabetes medication, Actos, has been linked to an increased risk of bladder cancer, the drug’s maker, Takeda Pharmaceuticals, announced that they will be conducting a 10-year study into this link. The study will involve the observation of diabetes patients.  The 193, 099 participants [...]

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Takeda Pharmaceuticals suffering as a result of loss Actos sales

Posted on November 10th, 2011 No Comments

Takeda Pharmaceuticals Co. has announced that their profits are slipping because of the increased evidence that shows that their popular diabetes drug, Actos, is linked to bladder cancer. The link between Actos and bladder cancer was uncovered in September 2010 when the Food and Drug Administration released a 10-year study on the drug and its [...]

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Medication Guide for Actos will include increased cancer risk

Posted on October 20th, 2011 No Comments

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that the use of the popular diabetes medication, Actos, for over a year can increase the patient’s risk of developing bladder cancer. The FDA also stated that the Medication Guide for the drug will now be including this information, but for many, this information has come too late. [...]

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