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drug_recall avandiaManufactured by GlaxoSmithKline, Avandia is a type 2 diabetes prescription medication. In type 2 diabetes the body has difficulty making proper use of the insulin it produces. Insulin''s job in the body is to help move sugar out of the blood stream and into the cells. The result of type 2 diabetes can be a build-up of sugar in the blood. Avandia works to decrease blood sugar levels, and help the body make better use of the insulin it does produce.
Avandia can be used alone or in combination with other diabetes medications such as Glucophage, Diabinese, Micronase, and Orinase, though it is important to speak with a doctor before beginning any new treatments. Typically, Avandia is taken once or twice a day. When beginning treatment, doctors will often prescribe four milligrams a day. It is possible (depending on factors such as blood tests monitoring liver function) that a doctor may increase the dosage to eight milligrams a day.
There is little or no information known about the results of an Avandia overdose. As with any prescription medication, an Avandia overdose may have serious medical consequences. If you suspect a possible Avandia overdose it is important to seek medical attention immediately.
There have been limited clinical trials regarding Avandia overdose. In one trial, volunteers took a single oral dose of twenty milligrams of Avandia (or between two and five times what is normally prescribed). Results of this trial found that this Avandia overdose was well tolerated. Further trials have not been published regarding Avandia overdose. As with any medication, it is important to follow the dosage requirements outlined by your doctor. If an Avandia overdose is suspected it is important to seek immediate medical help.
To avoid an Avandia overdose, it is important to take Avandia exactly how it is prescribed by your doctor. Avandia should be taken with a full glass of water, and can be taken with or without food. Your doctor may suggest taking routine blood or urine tests to monitor blood glucose levels, liver functioning, and other related processes. It is unknown how Avandia affects pregnancy and breast feeding. Avandia may cause a return to fertility and ovulation in women who were not ovulating prior to taking Avandia.
Contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms- nausea, vomiting, excessive fatigue, abnormal appetite, yellowing skin, dark urine, abdominal pain, or any possible signs of an Avandia overdose.
If you experience any abnormal symptoms or suspect an Avandia overdose it is important to seek medical attention immediately. If you are injured or experience any serious problems associated with Avandia you may be eligible to file a claim against Avandia''s manufacturer.
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