Avandia Side Effects
Common side effects of Avandia treatment include headache and cold-like symptoms.
Other side effects include:
- Bone fractures in the feet, upper arms or hands (especially in women with fragile bones)
- Anemia (low red blood cell count)
- Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), with symptoms of dizziness, lightheadedness, shakiness or hunger
If you have experienced serious side effects following the use of Avandia, such as heart attacks, stroke or serious cardiac events, you may have the option to seek legal compensation to cover the cost of medical expenses, pain and suffering. For additional information about Avandia lawsuits, please call 1-800-439-8180 or fill out the form on this page.
If you experience any of the following side effects, contact your doctor immediately:
- Shortness of breath
- Difficulty breathing
- Nausea
- Unusual fatigue
- Changes in vision
- Dark urine
- Fractures or broken bones
- Jaundice
- Swelling in ankles or legs
- Loss of appetite
- Rapid increase in weight
- Vomiting
Things to Know, Precautions, Things to Ask Your Physician:
Avandia has not been thoroughly studied in patients under 18 years of age. Avandia should not be used in patients with type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis.
It should be noted that it may take two weeks of taking Avandia before changes in blood sugar levels are noticed, and two to three months until the medication is fully effective.
Patients with the following conditions should not undergo treatment with Avandia:
- Diabetic ketoacidosis
- Type 1 diabetes (juvenile)
- Liver conditions
- Heart failure with even mild symptoms of shortness of breath or swelling
- History of heart attack
- Fragile bones
- Macular edema
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Severe heart failure
Due to the chance of causing excess fluid retention, Avandia may lead to heart failure and increase the risk of other heart-related conditions such as chest pain or heart attack. If you experience a feeling of chest pressure or chest pain while taking Avandia, contact your doctor immediately.
Regular blood tests are recommended during treatment with Avandia to monitor healthy liver function, as the medication may cause liver complications in some patients.
Avandia may increase the likelihood of becoming pregnant, and birth defects have been associated with this medication.
What to Avoid When Taking the Drug:
Avoid alcohol while taking Avandia, as it may lead to dangerously low blood sugar.
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