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Avandia

Rosiglitazone Maleate

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3  Effectiveness
5.9  Side Effects
2.8  Holistic Benefits

RateADrug users have reported 11 Avandia side effects and 1 Avandia benefit.

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The generic name of this medication is rosiglitazone and Brand Name is Avandia.

The active ingredients of this medication Rosiglitazone Maleate.

Mainly used to treat people with type 2 (non-insulin-dependent) diabetes, helps in control blood sugar levels by making the cells of the body more sensitive to the action of insulin.
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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Avandia, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 0% 40% 60% 0% 0%
Balance/Equilibrium 20% 40% 40% 0% 0%
Blood Pressure 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Breathing 0% 20% 80% 0% 0%
Confidence 0% 20% 80% 0% 0%
Coordination/Motor Skills 20% 20% 60% 0% 0%
Digestion 0% 20% 80% 0% 0%
Emotional Well-being 0% 20% 80% 0% 0%
Energy 20% 20% 60% 0% 0%
Eyesight 0% 20% 80% 0% 0%
Memory 0% 40% 60% 0% 0%
Mental Clarity 20% 20% 60% 0% 0%
Pain 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Patience 0% 40% 60% 0% 0%
Sexual Health 20% 0% 80% 0% 0%
Skin Complexion 0% 20% 80% 0% 0%
Sleep 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Stress Level 0% 40% 60% 0% 0%
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Commonly Reported Avandia Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Appetite Loss 80% 20% 0% 0% 0%
Bloating 60% 0% 20% 0% 20%
Change in Weight 40% 40% 20% 0% 0%
Diarrhea 80% 0% 20% 0% 0%
Dizziness 40% 20% 0% 40% 0%
Gas 80% 0% 20% 0% 0%
Headache 60% 0% 0% 40% 0%
Indigestion 80% 0% 20% 0% 0%
Itching 80% 0% 20% 0% 0%
Low Blood Sugar 80% 0% 0% 0% 20%
Muscle / Joint Pain 80% 0% 20% 0% 0%
Nausea 80% 0% 20% 0% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Avandia Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Anemia 80% 0% 0% 20% 0%
Dehydration / Thirst 80% 0% 0% 0% 20%
Discolored Urine 80% 0% 0% 0% 20%
Drowsiness 60% 20% 20% 0% 0%
Fatigue 60% 0% 20% 20% 0%
Jaundice 80% 0% 20% 0% 0%
Liver Damage 80% 0% 0% 0% 20%
Metallic Taste in Mouth 60% 0% 40% 0% 0%
Reduced Libido 75% 0% 0% 25% 0%
Swelling 80% 0% 0% 0% 20%
Vomiting 80% 0% 20% 0% 0%
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Episodes since taking Avandia
Since taking Avandia Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Fall 20%
Hospitalization 20%
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06 Jun 2011 it is ok but side effects are harsh
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25 Jul 2009 Really liked the way it lowered my glucose and helped me to loss some weight.
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