Avandia

The FDA today announced that the diabetes drug Avandia is linked to tens of thousands of heart attacks. This information was initially reported by the FDA in 2007. Glaxo Smith Kline (the makers of Avandia) deny that there is any evidence linking Avandia to heart attacks. The FDA is waiting for recommendations by an advisory committee and will hear reports on the drug this summer. If you take Avandia and are concerned about this report, ask your doctor if your should continue taking this drug.
Take care,
Dr. Mary Sue

Maalox Mix-Ups

Labels on Maalox bottles may look alike but they definitely contain different ingredients. Choosing the wrong liquid Maalox product for your condition can have harmful consequences, warns the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These side effects include bleeding in some people.

Maalox (Advanced Regular Strength and Advanced Maximum Strength) and Maalox Total Relief (Maximum Strength) treat different symptoms and are not interchangeable.

Be sure you know what you're taking. Ask your Pharmacist to help you select the Maalox that is right for you.

Take Care,
Dr. Mary Sue

Maalox Mixups

Two Mary Sue's!

Yesterday, I was in the dentist office waiting room with one other woman. Both of us were reading magazines when the dental assistant came out and called "Mary Sue - we're ready for you." I put down my magazine and looked up to see the other woman following the assistant back to the exam room. I immediately said, "I'm Mary Sue" the other woman looked at me and said "So am I." Both of us looked at the dental assistant and he said "I need Mary Sue McAslan." The other Mary Sue looked surprised and sat back down.
My name is uncommon and is rarely confused with someone else. In fact, this has never happened to me before. Has it ever happened to you? Tell me your story and Take Care.
Dr. Mary Sue