Avandia Drug Interactions Explained
The following sections explain in detail the potentially negative effects that can occur when
Avandia is combined with any of the drugs listed above.
Atazanavir (Reyataz)
Taking Avandia with
atazanavir can increase the level of Avandia in your blood, increasing your risk of side effects. Your healthcare provider may need to decrease your dose of Avandia.
Certain Seizure Medications
Taking Avandia with certain
seizure medications can decrease the level of Avandia in your blood, perhaps making it less effective. Your healthcare provider may need to increase your dose of Avandia.
Gemfibrozil (Lopid)
Taking Avandia with
gemfibrozil can increase the level of Avandia in your blood, increasing your risk of side effects. Your healthcare provider may need to decrease your dose of Avandia.
Insulin
In studies, people taking Avandia and
insulin had an increased risk of chest pain or
heart attacks. In general, it is not recommended to combine Avandia with insulin.
Nitrates
In studies, people taking Avandia and a nitrate medication had an increased risk of chest pain or heart attacks. In general, it is not recommended to combine Avandia with a nitrate.
Rifampin (Rifadin) or Rifapentine (Priftin)
Taking Avandia with rifampin or rifapentine can decrease the level of Avandia in your blood, perhaps making it less effective. Your healthcare provider may need to increase your dose of Avandia.
Ritonavir (Norvir)
Taking Avandia with
ritonavir can increase the level of Avandia in your blood, increasing your risk of side effects. Your healthcare provider may need to decrease your dose of Avandia.
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