Avandia® Dosage Information
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Avandia®, an oral medication that improves control of blood glucose levels in type-2 diabetics, was first introduced in 1999. However, because Avandia® is known to raise patients' risk of developing certain serious side effects, it's essential that individuals taking Avandia® medication only ingest this drug as prescribed.
Individual Avandia® dosage will vary according to a patient's:
- current state of health
- diabetic condition (i.e. how severe their case of type-2 diabetes is)
- medical history
For example, while one patient may have an Avandia® 4mg (milligram) prescription, another may be instructed to take an entirely different Avandia® dosage mg amount.
How to Take an Avandia® Dose
Avandia® drugs are most effective (and least likely to cause negative side effects) when they are taken regularly and in combination with:
- a healthy diet
- exercise
- proper weight management
Patients who miss an Avandia® dose should immediately take the regular dose of their medication once they remember. They shouldn't, however, double up on doses to make up for the missed pills.
Alternately, those who overdose on Avandia® will need immediate medical care, which will be focused on preventing or treating hypoglycemia (dangerously low blood sugar levels). Symptoms of hypoglycemia include:
- coma
- confusion
- dizziness
- fainting
- headache
- hunger
- increased heart rate
- seizure
- shakiness
Anyone taking Avandia® medication should be aware of the symptoms of hypoglycemia so they can get emergency care upon developing this potentially life threatening complication.
What Will My Avandia® Medication Look Like?
Avandia® dosage forms include:
- Avandia® 2mg (a pink, pentagonal pill)
- Avandia® 4mg (an orange, pentagonal pill)
- Avandia® 8mg (a rust-colored, pentagonal pill)
Never substitute one Avandia® dosage for another, as this can cause serious complications.
Before Taking Avandia® Doses
Be sure to discuss your complete medical history with your doctor, as certain conditions you have had or particular medications you are currently taking may affect your Avandia® drug treatment (or may prevent you from taking Avandia® because your risk is too high).
Those with the highest risk for developing serious Avandia® side effects include patients who:
- Have a history of stroke, liver disease, heart problems and/or hypertension
- Take steroids, thyroid medications, anti-seizure drugs, contraceptive pills and/or asthma medications.
Avandia® Side Effects
The most serious Avandia® side effects include:
- stroke
- congestive heart failure
- heart attack
- liver toxicity
- severe allergic reaction
In fact, a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that Avandia® users were up to 40 percent more likely (than patients on placebo) to develop any of the above, potentially fatal side effects.
Given the severity and prevalence of Avandia® side effects, the Food and Drug Administration has issued two national alerts about this drug. Despite these Avandia® warnings, patients have been – and will still be – injured by Avandia®. Affected individuals may be entitled to monetary compensation for their injuries.
If You Have Been Injured by Avandia®
Have you or a loved one been injured after taking Avandia®? If so, contact us to speak with an experienced Avandia® attorney who specializes in drug recall litigation & lawsuits. Let us help you win the compensation you need and deserve.
