The FDA agreed that there were 28 associated deaths out of the 1.6 million patients presently taking rezulin. The proper liver monitoring will also prevent liver toxicity. Monitoring is put in place so that if it is detected, the medication can be discontinued and levels will return to normal. Put things in perspective. Yes it is true.
More people die every year due to extreme reaction to penicillin.
The proper liver monitoring will also prevent liver toxicity.