Further Studies Have Proven Links Between Actos and Bladder Cancer

June 19, 2012 - PRLog -- New studies published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) have shown that the links to bladder cancer and the diabetes drug Actos are even stronger than originally believed. [1] Even though the drug has a heightened warning for bladder cancer, new studies find that although bladder cancer is rare, Actos users have more than a 75% increased risk of developing bladder cancer. Actos users, especially those who have a history of bladder conditions, should consult their physician about whether continued use of Actos is a treatment worth the risk. Takeda maintains that long-term use of Actos provides those suffering from Type II Diabetes with significant benefits and that although Actos users have an extremely heightened risk of developing bladder cancer that bladder cancer is still rare. The study published by the British Medical Journal that was done by Canadian researchers showed that Actos users have a more than double chance of developing bladder cancer after use for a period greater than 2 years. As research continues and new findings develop the safety of this drug for many users may be questioned.

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[1] http://www.bmj.com/content/344/bmj.e3645 .