new or worsening macular edema in diabetes patients taking rosiglitazone (Avandia, Avandamet)

February 2006

You'll see warnings about new or worsening macular edema in diabetes patients taking rosiglitazone (Avandia, Avandamet).

This could be due to the drug...or just a worsening of diabetes.

Macular edema occurs in about 10% of type 2 patients. This swelling of the retina can lead to blurred vision and vision loss.

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Table of Contents

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Infectious Diseases Health Canada is now warning NOT to use amantadine to prevent or treat influenza this year
Cardiology warning patients NOT to take L-arginine after a recent heart attack
Diabetes Levemir (insulin detemir) is now available in Canada
Diabetes new or worsening macular edema in diabetes patients taking rosiglitazone (Avandia, Avandamet)
Diabetes Avandaryl...a new combination of rosiglitazone and glimepiride
Cholesterol Advicor, the first combo cholesterol product containing niacin
Some drugs can cause taste disturbances
Supplements pomegranate juice such as POM Wonderful to stave off heart disease, cancer, premature aging, etc
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Dermatology Cetaphil for head lice
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Vaccines Parents may be asking about immunizing their kids against hepatitis A
Travel Medicine health considerations during air travel
Practice annual chart of new drugs approved by Health Canada in 2005