Avandaryl Alternatives

There are several Avandaryl alternatives for type 2 diabetes, including lifestyle changes, other oral diabetes medications, and insulin or other injectable diabetes medications. In many situations, lifestyle changes alone (such as weight loss and changes in diet) may not be effective at controlling type 2 diabetes. As a result, other medications may be necessary.

In September 2010, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it would be severely restricting the use of rosiglitazone, one of the active ingredients in Avandaryl, due to the risk of "cardiovascular events" such as heart attacks and strokes. Only individuals who cannot control their diabetes on other medications (or those who are already taking the medication and doing well) will be able to take Avandaryl. 

 

Avandaryl Alternatives Explained

Avandaryl® (
 rosiglitazone and glimepiride) is a prescription medication used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. Due to the risk of serious cardiovascular problems (such as heart attacks or strokes), the use of this medication is severely restricted. As a result, people may be searching for suitable alternatives to Avandaryl. Fortunately, there are several possible substitutes for Avandaryl.
 
Some of these Avandaryl alternatives include:
 
  • Other diabetes medications taken by mouth (see Diabetes Medication) 
  • Lifestyle changes
  • Insulin and other injectable diabetes medications.
      
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD
 
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