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“The Times, citing Warner-Lambert emails and memos, said the company knew as early as 1993 of at least one case of a patient who showed liver damage after taking Rezulin.”

MSNBC, March 11, 2001

“I am writing to enlist your aid in convincing my superiors at FDA that Rezulin should be removed from the market because of its unacceptably high risk of causing liver failure.”

Dr. Robert Misbin, FDA medical officer and Rezulin reviewer
(CNN, 3-22-00)

“Easily more people have died between the time of our petition and when this belated…(FDA)…action was taken.”

Sidney Wolfe, Public Citizen director of the time it took the FDA to withdraw Rezulin and the July 1998 petition. (CNN, 3-22-00)

“The Echo Study was not properly conducted, according to the standard protocol. I was not made aware of the fact that the patients from this site, in particular, for whatever reason, whether it was due to technique or whatever, that they had increased left ventricular mass.”

Dr. Paresh Dandona, endocrinologist who served as Warner-Lambert’s principal investigator for the Buffalo Echo Study (studying Rezulin’s relation to heart damage).
(LA Times, 3-26-00)


Rezulin Diabetes Drug Causes Possible Heart Damage

Since the diabetes drug, Rezulin, was approved on the fast track a complete clinical trial to determine possible heart damage caused by Rezulin was not completed. Instead, the Echo Study was put together to determine whether the use of the Rezulin diabetes drug for 48 weeks would result in a change in the left ventricle. The endocrinologist who served as Warner-Lambert’s principal investigator for the Echo study in Buffalo, Dr. Paresh Dandona, said “The Echo Study was not properly conducted, according to the standard protocol. I was not made aware of the fact that the patients from this site, in particular, for whatever reason, whether it was due to technique or whatever, that they had increased left ventricular mass,” (LA Times, 3-26-00).

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Rezulin and Diabetes FAQ

What is Diabetes?
What is Type-2 Diabetes?
How was Rezulin diabetes drug supposed to help control diabetes?
What can I do if I took Rezulin diabetes drug and now suffer serious side effects?
Is diabetes curable?
How do I check my blood sugar level?
What are common diabetes symptoms?
What are diabetes risk factors?
Is Type-B diabetes preventable?
How many people are affected by diabetes?

What is Diabetes?

Diabetes is a group of diseases characterized by high levels of blood glucose resulting from defects in insulin production, insulin action, or both. Diabetes, treated with Rezulin diabetes drug, has been linked to instances of liver damage leading to death and liver transplants.

What is Type-2 Diabetes?

Type-2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. This form of diabetes exists because the body does not produce enough insulin or the cells ignore the insulin. Insulin is what the body needs in order to use sugar to fuel cells in the body. Problems can occur when glucose builds up, including your cells being starved for energy and over time the high blood sugar levels can hurt your eyes, kidneys, nerves, or heart.

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How was Rezulin diabetes drug supposed to help control diabetes?

Rezulin diabetes drug was designed to help diabetes patients respond better to insulin by helping the body use its existing insulin more efficiently.

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What can I do if I took Rezulin diabetes drug and now suffer serious side effects?

CONTACT US to learn your rights regarding the deadly side effects of Rezulin diabetes drug that have resulted in numerous Rezulin lawsuits.

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Is diabetes curable?

People with Type-2 diabetes can regulate their glucose sugar level to remain normal. This does not mean the diabetes is cured rather the treatment plan is working to keep your blood levels normal. By planning your meals, getting regular exercise, and maintaining a healthy weight you can help improve your body’s use of insulin.

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How do I check my blood sugar level?

You can monitor your blood sugar level by taking a drop of blood and placing it on a special test strip. A glucose meter measures the sugar in the drop of blood.

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What are common diabetes symptoms?

Symptoms of diabetes include:

  • Frequent urination
  • Constant sensation of thirst
  • Unexplained weight loss
  • Extreme hunger
  • Sudden vision changes
  • Tingling or numbness in the hands or feet
  • Extreme fatigue
  • Slow healing sores
  • Frequent infections

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What are diabetes risk factors?

Obesity and genetics make developing diabetes more likely. Certain ethnicities tend to have a higher risk of developing diabetes, including blacks, Hispanics, and Native Americans.

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Is Type-B diabetes preventable?

Some cases of type-B diabetes are not preventable, but maintaining a healthy weight and exercising regularly can help protect against the development of type-B diabetes in a lot of people.

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How many people are affected by diabetes?

In the U.S. diabetes affects 16 million people.

 

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