Common uses
Generic Avandia is used to treat type 2 diabetes by reducing the resistance your body has to insulin. Generic Avandia is used either alone or in combination with other anti-diabetes medicines, including metformin or insulin, as part of a diet and exercise program.
Directions
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. Generic Avandia may be taken on an empty stomach or with food. Store this medicine at room temperature at 77 degrees f (25 degrees c) in a tightly-closed container, away from heat, moisture, and light. If you miss a dose of Generic Avandia, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Before using
Use of Generic Avandia is not recommended if you have newly diagnosed or worsening heart failure (acute congestive heart failure) or type 1 diabetes. Additional monitoring of your dose or condition may be needed if you have heart disease or liver disease. Additional monitoring of your dose or condition may be needed if you are taking other medicine for diabetes. Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions, allergies, breast-feeding, or pregnancy. Contact your pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about taking Generic Avandia.
Cautions
Do not stop using Generic Avandia or other diabetes medicine without first checking with your doctor. Check with your doctor before adjusting the dose of your diabetes medicine or changing your diet. Keep all doctor and laboratory appointments (e.g., liver function test) while you are using Generic Avandia. Before you begin taking any new medicine, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor.
For women: Generic Avandia may increase your chance of pregnancy by causing ovulation to resume in women who have not been ovulating. Consult your pharmacist about the use of reliable birth control while using this medicine. If you plan on becoming pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using this medicine during pregnancy. It is unknown if Generic Avandia is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking this medicine.
Possible side effects
No common side effects have been reported with the proper use of Generic Avandia. Check with your doctor as soon as possible if you experience unusual tiredness or weakness. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience the following side effects: nausea; vomiting; stomach pain; fatigue; loss of appetite; unusual thirst; unusual amount of urine; dark urine; rapid weight gain; bloating or swelling of ankles, feet, or hands; chest pain; or shortness of breath. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your pharmacist.
Additional information
Follow the dietary plan provided by your doctor. Carry an identification card at all times that says you are diabetic. Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly according to your doctor's directions. If your blood sugar level is often higher than it should be and you are taking this medicine according to directions, check with your doctor.
Do not share Generic Avandia with others for whom it was not prescribed. Do not use this medicine for other health conditions. Keep Generic Avandia out of the reach of children. If using this medicine for an extended period of time, obtain refills before your supply runs out.
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