Avandia is a prescription medicine used to help control blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV page explains how Avandia helps your body to use its natural insulin better and outlines some potential side effects of the drug.
Some of the most common Avandia side effects can include upper respiratory infections, injuries, and anemia. This eMedTV page also takes an in-depth look at some of the more serious Avandia side effects, such as liver problems and trouble breathing.
There are several possible side effects of Avandia, and weight gain appears to be one of them. This eMedTV article explains the average weight gain for people taking Avandia and also outlines some suggestions for limiting the amount of weight gained.
This eMedTV segment explores the lipid effects of Avandia, explaining that the drug has been shown to increase good and bad cholesterol by about the same amount. This page also discusses the effects of the drug on free fatty acids and triglycerides.
Avandia may increase the risk of heart attacks. This eMedTV resource discusses the results of a recent study on Avandia and heart attacks, explaining the reasons why Avandia may increase this risk and why more research needs to be conducted.
As this eMedTV resource discusses, low and high blood sugar levels are possible effects of Avandia. Blood sugar changes can cause serious or even life-threatening complications. This page highlights some symptoms of high and low blood sugar.
Avandia is prescribed to help lower blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV resource describes how Avandia works to improve insulin resistance and explains that Avandia uses in children have not yet been approved.
This eMedTV segment explains that the recommended starting Avandia dose is 4 mg once daily. If necessary, the Avandia dosage may be increased to up to 8 mg once daily after 8 to 12 weeks. This page also lists tips for when and how to take Avandia.
This portion of the eMedTV archives explores potential Avandia drug interactions with other medications, such as certain seizure medications, gemfibrozil, and atanazavir. This Web page also explains how these interactions can lead to problems.
This eMedTV article takes an in-depth look at a number of Avandia warnings and precautions, such as potential drug interactions and the potential danger of taking the drug while pregnant. This page also explains who should not take Avandia.
In people with type 1 diabetes, Avandia is not approved for use. However, as this eMedTV Web page explains, Avandia may be helpful to people who have had type 1 diabetes for many years and have also developed type 2 diabetes later in life.
This eMedTV article explores Avandia and pregnancy risk, explaining why it may not be safe to take the medication during pregnancy. This page also discusses how the FDA categorizes Avandia as a pregnancy Category C medicine.
Although it is rare, it is possible to overdose on Avandia. This portion of the eMedTV Web site describes how clinical studies have not yet determined the full effects of an Avandia overdose and also outlines some potential treatment options.
This portion of the eMedTV library explains why there is currently no generic Avandia for sale on the market. This article explains that the earliest date that a generic version of Avandia could become available is in 2012, when the patent expires.
This eMedTV segment takes an in-depth look at some of the Avandia alternatives, such as lifestyle changes and other diabetes medications or injections. This page also explains when an alternative to Avandia might be necessary.
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