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As with any medication, there are dangers associated with Avandia®, the drug prescribed to treat people with type-2 diabetes. Taking Avandia® once or twice a day helps improve blood sugar levels by helping the body use insulin properly. Avandia® does not cause the body to produce more insulin.

Avandia® may be prescribed alone or in conjunction with other medications, including metformin, sulfonylureas or insulin. When it is prescribed along with other drugs, there is an increased risk of low blood sugar. A lower dose of the other medication may be required to ease the danger.

Other Dangers of Avandia®

Another danger that may occur in patients taking Avandia® is fluid retention or swelling that may lead to or worsen heart failure. People with a history of heart problems should talk to their doctors before starting an Avandia® prescription in order to prevent dangerous cardiovascular side effects, including swelling, tiredness and shortness of breath. Because of this dangerous possibility, Avandia® is not recommended for patients with severe heart conditions.

The liver is also an area of potential danger for Avandia® patients. The drug is not recommended for people with active liver disease. It may cause unexpected tiredness, unusually rapid weight gain, dark, yellow urine, yellowing of skin and stomach problems. These symptoms are often associated with liver disease, which is a possible danger of taking Avandia®.

Avandia® During Pregnancy

Avandia® may be dangerous to pregnant, nursing or pre-menopausal women. It is important to share information about these conditions with physicians before beginning treatment with Avandia®.

One of the greatest dangers reported against Avandia® is the drug's inadequate labeling, which failed to warn patients of possible side effects. The FDA issued a warning to the makers of Avandia®, GlaxoSmithKline, requiring them to re-label Avandia® with the proper precautions. Further controversy exists surrounding the dangers of the drug, prompting its manufacturers to put $300 million towards investigating the dangerous side effects of Avandia® in diabetic patients.

Protect your legal rights by contacting our experienced Avandia® attorneys today. You may be entitled to compensation for your losses, including the cost of medical treatment, mental anguish, and pain and suffering, among other things.

"FDA Announces Avandia® Label Change"

The FDA announced that is has made a change regarding cardiovascular risks to the Avandia® (rosiglitazone) label and patient Medication Guide, Feb. 4, 2011.

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"Risk of Death Halts Government Study"

A government run diabetes trial was halted 18 months early after a safety analysis revealed an increased risk of death in patients whose blood sugar levels dipped too low.

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"Journal of the American Medical Association reaffirms previous findings about the diabetes drug Avan"

A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association reaffirms previous findings about the diabetes drug Avandia—that is, it carries a significantly increased risk of heart failure, heart attack, and death.

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