AVANDIA SIDE EFFECTS

Avandia side effects can be very dangerous. Depending on the condition of the individual,including personal risk factors.The Avandia side effects can range from mild to life threatening.

A new study published in the September 9 issue of the Mayo Clinic Proceedings has reported that congestive heart failure can occur in Avandia patients. Already known to cause fluid accumulation, Avandia is now being discouraged from use amongst anyone with a history of congestive heart failure or chronic renal insufficiency until further Avandia studies have been performed.

Active Ingredient: rosiglitazone maleate

Inactive Ingredients: Hypromellose 2910, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol 3000, sodium starch glycolate, titanium dioxide, triacetin, and 1 or more of the following: Synthetic red and yellow iron oxides and talc. Avandia is a registered trademark of GlaxoSmithKline.

Possible Side Effects of Avandia include:

HEART FAILURE. Avandia can cause your body to keep extra fluid (fluid retention), which leads to swelling and weight gain. Extra body fluid can make some heart problems worse or lead to heart failure.

SWELLING (edema) from fluid retention. Call your doctor right away if you have symptoms such as:

• swelling or fluid retention, especially in the ankles or legs
• shortness of breath or trouble breathing, especially when you lie down
• an unusually fast increase in weight
• unusual tiredness

LOW BLOOD SUGAR (hypoglycemia). Lightheadedness, dizziness, shakiness or hunger may mean that your blood sugar is too low. This can happen if you skip meals, if you use another medicine that lowers blood sugar, or if you have certain medical problems. Call your doctor if low blood sugar levels are a problem for you.

FRACTURES, usually in the hand, upper arm or foot, in females. Talk to your doctor for advice on how to keep your bones healthy.

WEIGHT GAIN . Avandia can cause weight gain that may be due to fluid retention or extra body fat. Weight gain can be a serious problem for people with certain conditions including heart problems. Call your doctor if you have an unusually fast increase in weight.

LOW RED BLOOD CELL COUNT (anemia).

OVULATION (release of egg from an ovary in a woman) leading to pregnancy. Ovulation may happen in premenopausal women who do not have regular monthly periods. This can increase the chance of pregnancy.

LIVER PROBLEMS . It is important for your liver to be working normally when you take Avandia. Your doctor should do blood tests to check your liver before you start taking Avandia and during treatment as needed. Call your doctor right away if you have unexplained symptoms such as:

• nausea or vomiting
• stomach pain
• unusual or unexplained tiredness
• loss of appetite
• dark urine
• yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes

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