Avandamet Overdose

If you take excessive amounts of Avandamet, overdose symptoms may occur. The effects of an overdose will vary from person to person but may include shakiness, low blood sugar, or lactic acidosis, among other things. There are many treatment options available for an Avandamet overdose, including "pumping the stomach," administering certain medicines, and providing supportive care.

Avandamet Drug Info

Avandamet Overdose: An Overview

Avandamet^® (rosiglitazone and metformin) is a prescription medication that has been licensed to treat type 2 diabetes. As with all medicines, it is possible to take too much Avandamet. The effects of an Avandamet overdose will vary depending on a number of factors, including how much Avandamet was taken and whether it was taken with any other medicines, alcohol, and/or drugs.

If you happen to overdose on Avandamet, seek medical attention immediately.

Symptoms and Effects of an Avandamet Overdose

The effects of an Avandamet overdose may include:

Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), especially if Avandamet is taken in combination with other diabetes medications
Lactic acidosis, due to the metformin component of Avandamet (see Metformin and Lactic Acidosis).

Possible symptoms of low blood sugar include:

Sweating
Shakiness
Extreme hunger
Dizziness
Cold sweats
Blurry vision.

More severe low blood sugar symptoms include:

Changes in behavior, such as irritability
Loss of coordination
Difficulty speaking
Confusion
Seizures
Loss of consciousness
Coma
Loss of life.

Lactic acidosis symptoms include:

Feeling tired or weak
Muscle pain
Trouble breathing
Stomach pain
Feeling cold
Dizziness or lightheadedness
A slow or irregular heartbeat
Loss of life.

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