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Avandia

Rosiglitazone Maleate

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3 Effectiveness

5.9 Side Effects

2.8 Holistic Benefits

RateADrug users have reported 11 Avandia side effects and 1 Avandia benefit.

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Description | Uses & Side Effects | Warnings

The generic name of this medication is rosiglitazone and Brand Name is Avandia.

The active ingredients of this medication Rosiglitazone Maleate.

Mainly used to treat people with type 2 (non-insulin-dependent) diabetes, helps in control blood sugar levels by making the cells of the body more sensitive to the action of insulin.

Common Uses:

Mainly used to treat people with type 2 (non-insulin-dependent) diabetes, helps in control blood sugar levels by making the cells of the body more sensitive to the action of insulin.

Off Label Uses:

None noted currently.

Side Effects:
Abdominal discomfort;
Blurred vision;
Chest pain or heavy feeling, pain spreading to the upper extremities or shoulder, sweating, general ill feeling;
Clay-colored stools;
Dark urine;
Increased thirst or hunger, urinary discomfort.
Jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
Loss of appetite;
Low fever;
Nausea;
Short of breath/mild exertion;
Swelling or rapid weight gain;

Cautions / Warnings:

Not recommended for following conditions:
Allergic reactions to this medication or any of its ingredients;
State of diabetic ketoacidosis.
Congestive heart failure or heart disease;
History of cardiovascular disorders or stroke;
Liver disorder;
It is also not recommended in pregnant women; women planning on becoming pregnant; and nursing mothers.

Drug Interactions:
Isoniazid;
Diuretics (water pills);
Steroids (prednisone and others);
Phenothiazines (Compazine and others);
Thyroid medicine (Synthroid and others);
Birth control pills and other hormones;
Seizure medicines (Dilantin and others).

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Avandia	0	0	0	0
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Effectiveness on "Diabetes"

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being

Since taking Avandia, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:

Effect on:	Much Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much Better
Appetite	0%	40%	60%	0%	0%
Balance/Equilibrium	20%	40%	40%	0%	0%
Blood Pressure	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Breathing	0%	20%	80%	0%	0%
Confidence	0%	20%	80%	0%	0%
Coordination/Motor Skills	20%	20%	60%	0%	0%
Digestion	0%	20%	80%	0%	0%
Emotional Well-being	0%	20%	80%	0%	0%
Energy	20%	20%	60%	0%	0%
Eyesight	0%	20%	80%	0%	0%
Memory	0%	40%	60%	0%	0%
Mental Clarity	20%	20%	60%	0%	0%
Pain	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Patience	0%	40%	60%	0%	0%
Sexual Health	20%	0%	80%	0%	0%
Skin Complexion	0%	20%	80%	0%	0%
Sleep	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Stress Level	0%	40%	60%	0%	0%

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Commonly Reported Avandia Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Appetite Loss	80%	20%	0%	0%	0%
Bloating	60%	0%	20%	0%	20%
Change in Weight	40%	40%	20%	0%	0%
Diarrhea	80%	0%	20%	0%	0%
Dizziness	40%	20%	0%	40%	0%
Gas	80%	0%	20%	0%	0%
Headache	60%	0%	0%	40%	0%
Indigestion	80%	0%	20%	0%	0%
Itching	80%	0%	20%	0%	0%
Low Blood Sugar	80%	0%	0%	0%	20%
Muscle / Joint Pain	80%	0%	20%	0%	0%
Nausea	80%	0%	20%	0%	0%

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Less Commonly Reported Avandia Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Anemia	80%	0%	0%	20%	0%
Dehydration / Thirst	80%	0%	0%	0%	20%
Discolored Urine	80%	0%	0%	0%	20%
Drowsiness	60%	20%	20%	0%	0%
Fatigue	60%	0%	20%	20%	0%
Jaundice	80%	0%	20%	0%	0%
Liver Damage	80%	0%	0%	0%	20%
Metallic Taste in Mouth	60%	0%	40%	0%	0%
Reduced Libido	75%	0%	0%	25%	0%
Swelling	80%	0%	0%	0%	20%
Vomiting	80%	0%	20%	0%	0%

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Episodes since taking Avandia

Since taking Avandia Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:

Fall

20%

Hospitalization

20%

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