Generic Avandia (Generic name: Rosiglitazone)
Why is Avandia prescribed?
Avandia is used to control blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes (also known as "non-insulin dependent" or "adult onset" diabetes).
Blood sugar levels are ordinarily controlled by the body's natural supply of insulin, which helps sugar move out of the bloodstream and into the cells. In type 2 diabetes, the buildup of sugar in the blood is often due not to a lack of insulin, but to the body's inability to make proper use of it. Avandia works first by decreasing sugar production, then by helping the body make more efficient use of whatever insulin is available. It does not increase the actual amount of insulin in circulation.
Avandia can be used alone or in conjunction with insulin, metformin, or a member of the sulfonylurea class of diabetes drugs (such as chlorpropamide, glyburide, and tolbutamide). It takes effect slowly. You may not see a reduction in blood sugar levels for the first 2 weeks of therapy, and it may take 2 to 3 months for the medication to deliver maximum results.
Avandia User Reviews
Comment from: 45-54 Female (Patient)
I have been satisfied with the controlling of my diabetic condition since taking Avandia. I have however gained weight as well and am wondering if it is because of the medicine. Others have told me that they experienced weight gain as well and went off Avandia and began other medication because of the considerable gain.
Comment from: David, 55-64 Male on Treatment for 5-10 years (Patient)
Superb! It is the ONLY thing that works for me. I have tried Actos and went to the max dose and nothing! Then the scare and I went to Januvia, first 50mg and then 100 and nothing good. Then without saying a thing to the Doctor or Wife, I stopped the Actos and the Januvia and went back to my old reliable Avandia 8mg and within 2-3 days was down to where I wanted to be at - below 120 avg. Without Avandia I will raise to around 240 to 300mg/dl. I take Avandia and Insulin.
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