After Avandia was linked to increased heart attack risk in a recent report, the Avandia information available is quite overwhelming. Over 20 million Americans currently live with diabetes. Avandia is an anti-diabetic drug marketed by GlaxoSmithKline for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes. The clinical name of Avandia is rosiglitazone. Avandia is a registered trademark of GlaxoSmithKline; more information about the drug can be obtained by visiting GlaxoSmithKline's Avandia website at Avandia.com. Further Avandia information can be obtained by talking to your physician. If after being presented with Avandia information you feel that you may have suffered physical harm from having taken Avandia, please consult a qualified Avandia lawyer for further Avandia information.

Avandia Information: What is Avandia?

Avandia is used in conjunction with diet and exercise to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus, also known as type 2 diabetes. Avandia works by making the body respond more efficiently to insulin produced by the body. It does not cause the body to produce more insulin.

Avandia Information: Who Takes Avandia?

Managing blood sugar levels is vital for those with diabetes. While blood sugar levels can be managed naturally by eating healthily and by being active, many people need to do more to keep their blood sugar at acceptable levels. Avandia keeps blood sugar levels at normal levels by helping the body use its own insulin more effectively. Avandia can be taken with or without food. If a dose is missed, do not take a double dose to make up for the missed dose. Taking too much Avandia is very dangerous and a doctor or poison control should be called as quickly as possible if this occurs. Taking Avandia with other medications sometimes is recommended, though patients should be advised of Avandia information as well as information about the other drug in this case and should be cautious about potential drug-drug interaction.

Avandia Information: Side Effects

Avandia has been linked to many side effects, including:

• fractures in the upper arms, hands, and feet
• increased risk of heart attack
• shakiness
• dizziness
• sweating
• headache
• weakness
• numbness around the mouth
• hunger

The safety and efficacy of Avandia has not been determined in children under 18 years old. People who take Avandia should read the patient Avandia information that comes with the medicine and should review the Avandia information each time they get a refill. Those who believe they have suffered as a consequence of having used Avandia because they were not presented with adequate risk Avandia information should contact a qualified Avandia lawyer or attorney.

Further Avandia Information

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has not yet recalled Avandia. Patients taking this medication should discuss Avandia information with their doctors to determine if the recent information about Avandia merits a medication change. It is vital that those with diabetes treat the condition with a safe drug and also maintain a healthy lifestyle. It is especially important for those with diabetes to maintain a healthy body weight, watch their blood pressure, and avoid smoking. Acute complications of diabetes can occur if the disease is not adequately managed. Such risks include, but are not limited to:

If you have further questions about Avandia information should consult a physician. If you believe you may have an Avandia lawsuit, consult a lawyer or an attorney for further Avandia lawsuit information.

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