June 2007 PMID 17517853

Effect of rosiglitazone on the risk of myocardial infarction and death from cardiovascular causes.

Steven E Nissen, Kathy Wolski

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100
Peak: 7 in Nov 2021
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What people are saying

The discussions reveal a strong consensus that rosiglitazone increases cardiovascular risks, supported by references to landmark studies and meta-analyses from reputable sources like NEJM. The tone ranges from factual and analytical to critical, emphasizing the drug's long-standing safety concerns and regulatory consequences, which underscores the importance of the research in shaping medical guidelines.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most comments acknowledge the risks associated with rosiglitazone, reflecting a consensus on its cardiovascular dangers.

InterestHigh interest

Discussions show high engagement with the topic, referencing multiple studies, meta-analyses, and regulatory responses.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts include detailed mentions of specific research, historical context, and policy changes, demonstrating moderate to deep involvement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions highlight significant concerns about drug safety, regulatory decisions, and implications for clinical practice, indicating considerable impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The study analyzed data from 42 randomized trials to assess the cardiovascular risks of rosiglitazone, a diabetes medication, and found that it significantly increases the chances of heart attacks and death from cardiovascular causes.
  • The results showed that patients taking rosiglitazone had about a 43% higher risk of having a myocardial infarction and a 64% higher risk of death from cardiovascular issues compared to those not taking the drug.
  • Despite some limitations in data access, the findings suggest that both patients and healthcare providers should be cautious about using rosiglitazone due to its potential serious cardiovascular side effects.]

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Swapnil Hiremath @hswapnil.medsky.social
@hswapnil · X

NEJM famously does not publish meta-analysis (sure @mikejohansenmd approves - MA are for twitter) but the most famous MA was in NEJM https://t.co/Vr7d84uBIy (for fun, see this @kaulcsmc critique of this https://t.co/wyTLq3tCxd) FDA sadly has got rid of the DM guidance since

Nov 9, 2021 · 15 likes · 4 shares · 21,708 followers View post →
Prof. Wasim Hanif
@docwas · X

Decade on The Nissen review of Rosiglitazone had a lasting impact on diabetes care. The CVOT data has helped Cost have been added. Time to debate ⁦@kamleshkhunti⁩ ⁦@Nirantharakumar⁩ ⁦@AbdTahrani⁩ ⁦@AmarPut⁩ ⁦@drpatrickholmes⁩ https://t.co/8xb6agXHT0

Sep 26, 2019 · 12 likes · 3 shares · 5,047 followers View post →
Mo E
@mo7s777 · X

5/ In 2007, Nissen and Wolski @ClevelandClinic published a @NEJM paper using data from trials+@US_FDA website showing that Rosiglitazone caused ⬆️ MI & CV death. Rosiglitazone was the most widely sold oral hypoglycemic at that time. https://t.co/oCQyUIdsgJ

Sep 1, 2019 · 6 likes · 1 share · 4,664 followers View post →
Prof Derek Connolly
@DrDerekConnolly · X

the FDA created the need for outcomes trials have the rosiglitazone debarcle https://t.co/7y1BGXQRIz ironically this has given us new SGLT2i and GLP1 treatments by serendipity now they are minded to cancel this recommendation I wonder what @drjohnm thinks of this... https://t.co/ZCow9691bj

Mar 10, 2020 · 6 likes · 1 share · 3,956 followers View post →
Raffaele Piccolo
@piccoloraf · X

@DFCapodanno Maybe wrong, but I do remember this one at the last CV meta-analysis published on NEJM: Effect of Rosiglitazone on the Risk of Myocardial Infarction and Death from Cardiovascular Causes | New England Journal of Medicine https://t.co/p90OhF2GZV

Nov 9, 2025 · 3 likes · 1,617 followers View post →
HankRearden M.D. Ph.D.
@HankRearden2023 · X

@BumblebeeJoe Avandia/rosiglitazone was ook goed voor 100.000 doden: https://t.co/dAthzlWhhw Maar corona/griep modRNA is toch wel meest effectief gebleken om mensen om te leggen: 35 miljoen wereldwijd TOT NU TOE: https://t.co/IW2GpaDeXx https://t.co/lKhM3hijDA

Jan 13, 2025 · 3 likes · 437 followers View post →

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Raffaele Piccolo
@piccoloraf · X

@DFCapodanno Maybe wrong, but I do remember this one at the last CV meta-analysis published on NEJM: Effect of Rosiglitazone on the Risk of Myocardial Infarction and Death from Cardiovascular Causes | New England Journal of Medicine https://t.co/p90OhF2GZV

Nov 9, 2025 · 3 likes · 1,617 followers View post →
HankRearden M.D. Ph.D.
@HankRearden2023 · X

@BumblebeeJoe Avandia/rosiglitazone was ook goed voor 100.000 doden: https://t.co/dAthzlWhhw Maar corona/griep modRNA is toch wel meest effectief gebleken om mensen om te leggen: 35 miljoen wereldwijd TOT NU TOE: https://t.co/IW2GpaDeXx https://t.co/lKhM3hijDA

Jan 13, 2025 · 3 likes · 437 followers View post →
Sanjay Kaul
@kaulcsmc · X

@JasonConnorPhD Few examples

Oct 29, 2024 · 1 like · 3,453 followers View post →
The Mad Barrister
@themadbarrister · X

@conkyan @ABridgen https://t.co/NfFapAPCh6

Mar 26, 2023 · 223 followers View post →
Dr Shailesh Singh
@drShaileshSingh · X

In 2007 an article was published in NEJM which showed that rosiglitazone was associated with a significant increase in the risk of myocardial infarction and with an increase in the risk of death from cardiovascular causes. https://t.co/fYRLSkkeqs

Sep 26, 2022 · 7,700 followers View post →
JFK ( HOTTEST president ) formal fanclub secretary
@Ohmyjeezlouise · X

RT @theoceanlawyers: NE Journal of Medicine study linked Avandia to a 43% increased risk of heart attacks, and a 64% increased risk of deat…

Mar 3, 2022 · 1 share · 326 followers View post →
Marc B.
@theoceanlawyers · X

NE Journal of Medicine study linked Avandia to a 43% increased risk of heart attacks, and a 64% increased risk of death from heart disease. Avandia is still FDA approved and available in the U.S. https://t.co/oTelYOHBCW

Mar 3, 2022 · 1 like · 1 share · 6,686 followers View post →
Giuseppe Biondi-Zoccai
@gbiondizoccai · X

RT @hswapnil: NEJM famously does not publish meta-analysis (sure @mikejohansenmd approves - MA are for twitter) but the most famous MA was…

Nov 10, 2021 · 4 shares · 12,310 followers View post →
Raj Mehta
@raj_mehta · X

RT @hswapnil: NEJM famously does not publish meta-analysis (sure @mikejohansenmd approves - MA are for twitter) but the most famous MA was…

Nov 10, 2021 · 4 shares · 2,141 followers View post →
Mr. Alberthoven mxyzptlk
@Albertoven · X

El cual por cierto se puede seguir leyendo a día de hoy: https://t.co/6eXGCepJoj

Nov 10, 2021 · 118 followers View post →
Mr. Alberthoven mxyzptlk
@Albertoven · X

Se siguieron publicando más estudios sobre beneficios y tímidas apreciaciones de riesgo CV hasta que en 2007 los doctores Nissen y Wolski publicaron el meta-analisis titulado: "Effect of rosiglitazone on the risk of myocardial infarction and death from cardiovascular causes"

Nov 10, 2021 · 118 followers View post →
Ash Paul
@pash22 · X

RT @hswapnil: NEJM famously does not publish meta-analysis (sure @mikejohansenmd approves - MA are for twitter) but the most famous MA was…

Nov 10, 2021 · 4 shares · 32,306 followers View post →
Hiteshi KC Chauhan
@HiteshiKc · X

RT @hswapnil: NEJM famously does not publish meta-analysis (sure @mikejohansenmd approves - MA are for twitter) but the most famous MA was…

Nov 10, 2021 · 4 shares · 444 followers View post →
Swapnil Hiremath @hswapnil.medsky.social
@hswapnil · X

NEJM famously does not publish meta-analysis (sure @mikejohansenmd approves - MA are for twitter) but the most famous MA was in NEJM https://t.co/Vr7d84uBIy (for fun, see this @kaulcsmc critique of this https://t.co/wyTLq3tCxd) FDA sadly has got rid of the DM guidance since

Nov 9, 2021 · 15 likes · 4 shares · 21,708 followers View post →
Fifoubraz
@Fifoubraz · X

@conazole @Clara_Locher https://t.co/bEevWWAVKA.

Sep 29, 2020 · 1 like · 541 followers View post →
Dr Asif Qasim MA PhD FRCP
@DrAsifQasim · X

RT @DrDerekConnolly: the FDA created the need for outcomes trials have the rosiglitazone debarcle https://t.co/7y1BGXQRIz ironically this…

Mar 10, 2020 · 1 share · 12,379 followers View post →
Prof Derek Connolly
@DrDerekConnolly · X

the FDA created the need for outcomes trials have the rosiglitazone debarcle https://t.co/7y1BGXQRIz ironically this has given us new SGLT2i and GLP1 treatments by serendipity now they are minded to cancel this recommendation I wonder what @drjohnm thinks of this... https://t.co/ZCow9691bj

Mar 10, 2020 · 6 likes · 1 share · 3,956 followers View post →
Florian Naudet
@NaudetFlorian · X

RT @JoshuaDWallach: Avandia, a @GSK drug, was approved ~20 years ago for the treatment of #diabetes. Since that time, numerous studies have…

Feb 7, 2020 · 1 share · 2,538 followers View post →
Joshua D. Wallach
@JoshuaDWallach · X

Avandia, a @GSK drug, was approved ~20 years ago for the treatment of #diabetes. Since that time, numerous studies have highlighted cardiovascular safety concerns about Avandia: https://t.co/GykeZcutyO https://t.co/yuzYhON0Ro 2/9

Feb 6, 2020 · 1 like · 1 share · 921 followers View post →
Dr Amar Puttanna
@AmarPut · X

RT @docwas: Decade on The Nissen review of Rosiglitazone had a lasting impact on diabetes care. The CVOT data has helped Cost have been add…

Sep 26, 2019 · 3 shares · 3,623 followers View post →
M Shafi Kuchay
@drshafikuchay · X

RT @docwas: Decade on The Nissen review of Rosiglitazone had a lasting impact on diabetes care. The CVOT data has helped Cost have been add…

Sep 26, 2019 · 3 shares · 19,923 followers View post →
Patrick Holmes
@drpatrickholmes · X

RT @docwas: Decade on The Nissen review of Rosiglitazone had a lasting impact on diabetes care. The CVOT data has helped Cost have been add…

Sep 26, 2019 · 3 shares · 3,345 followers View post →
Prof. Wasim Hanif
@docwas · X

Decade on The Nissen review of Rosiglitazone had a lasting impact on diabetes care. The CVOT data has helped Cost have been added. Time to debate ⁦@kamleshkhunti⁩ ⁦@Nirantharakumar⁩ ⁦@AbdTahrani⁩ ⁦@AmarPut⁩ ⁦@drpatrickholmes⁩ https://t.co/8xb6agXHT0

Sep 26, 2019 · 12 likes · 3 shares · 5,047 followers View post →
MoSalehMD
@MoSalehMD · X

RT @mbelshazly: 5/ In 2007, Nissen and Wolski @ClevelandClinic published a @NEJM paper using data from trials+@US_FDA website showing that…

Sep 2, 2019 · 1 share · 638 followers View post →
Mo E
@mo7s777 · X

5/ In 2007, Nissen and Wolski @ClevelandClinic published a @NEJM paper using data from trials+@US_FDA website showing that Rosiglitazone caused ⬆️ MI & CV death. Rosiglitazone was the most widely sold oral hypoglycemic at that time. https://t.co/oCQyUIdsgJ

Sep 1, 2019 · 6 likes · 1 share · 4,664 followers View post →
Paul D. Thacker
@thackerpd · X

@mbeisen @mbalter @MaxKennerly @SteveSprieser @barnoolut @JoeySchmittPhD @GMWatch @Thesciencevort1 @kevinfolta @BrianHMathison @eugenegu @sethquimby1 @Twitter @sciencemagazine @Bayer @IARCWHO @ACSHorg But that drug got approved and was on the market for around a decade. Until people got suspicious and started to actually pay attention. Surprise! Science: https://t.co/TBDqgogLeW

May 27, 2019 · 77,960 followers View post →
Lonnie Pyne
@lp7777777 · X

@VladoPerkovic I see a lot of chance and serendipity* involved to get to one of the few times that post-approval clinical outcome studies were done well. *Rosiglitazone SR/MA finding a signal for harm that wasn't born out in subsequent large RCT. https://t.co/UvBNLyNboV https://t.co/Mx5vSWmVCF

Jan 14, 2019 · 527 followers View post →