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Avandia, Insulin and Type-2 Diabetes

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Produced by GlaxoSmithKline, Avandia is an oral medication that can improve control of blood sugar levels in patients with type-2 diabetes. Although Avandia may be used in conjunction with other medications, in most cases, doctors recommend not taking Avandia and insulin together, as use of insulin with Avandia can increase patients' risk of developing serious Avandia side effects.

Complications associated with Avandia and insulin use include:

• congestive heart failure
• heart attack
• liver toxicity
• severe allergic reaction
• stroke

Without emergency medical treatment, the above Avandia side effects can be fatal.

Other Factors that Raise the Risk of Avandia Side Effects

Taking insulin while on an Avandia drug regimen is not the only way patients may have a higher risk of developing severe, potentially life threatening Avandia side effects. Other factors that can increase Avandia risks include:

• Drinking alcohol, as alcohol consumption affects blood sugar levels and can complicate the effectiveness of the Avandia drug
• Having a history of heart problems, hypertension, liver disorders and/or stroke
• Taking other medications, including anti-seizure drugs, diuretics, asthma medications, thyroid drugs and/or contraceptive pills.

Important Information for Avandia Insulin Patients

Due to the severity of possible Avandia risks, it's crucial that patients thinking of taking both Avandia and insulin therapy:

• Talk to their doctor about their complete medical history.
• Inform their doctor of any other vitamins, supplements and/or prescriptions they may currently be taking.
• Understand the symptoms of Avandia side effects so they know when to seek emergency medical care.

Those who decide to start taking both Avandia and insulin medicines should:

• Use both Avandia and insulin doses only as directed.
• Get regular checkups with their doctors, who can monitor their health and find/treat Avandia side effects in their early stages (The earlier severe Avandia side effects are treated, the better chances Avandia patients will survive and fully recover).
• Seek immediate medical attention should they start to develop the symptoms of Avandia/insulin treatment complications.

Symptoms of Avandia/Insulin Treatment Complications

Any combination of the following symptoms can indicate that patients are developing serious side effects of Avandia/insulin treatment:

• blurry vision
• chest pain
• dramatic change in appetite (either intense hunger or complete loss of appetite)
• easy bleeding and/or bruising
• hives and/or rashes
• jaundice
• nausea
• paralysis on one side of the body
• shortness of breath
• stomach pain
• weakness

Following Avandia/Insulin Treatment Complications

Injured patients will need immediate medical attention and, in many cases, some long-term follow-up care.

Once Avandia patients regain their health, they should set up a legal consultation with an experienced Avandia attorney. To encourage affected individuals to pursue their claims, most Avandia attorneys offer free consultations and will delay payment for their work until a settlement is won.

By working with an Avandia attorney, injured patients will benefit from having:

• Access to experts who can help verify their claims and prove their case (Most Avandia lawyers have a network of experts, including medical professionals, who will readily testify, if and when need be.)
• Professional representation in court, mediation and/or arbitration proceedings
  Help negotiating with corporate lawyers and dealing with insurance agents
• Better chances of winning higher amounts of compensation for their Avandia injuries.

Have you or a loved one been injured after taking Avandia? If so, contact us to schedule a free, private consultation with a defective drug attorney for Avandia injuries. Our attorneys understand the devastation involved with Avandia injuries and are committed to fighting to recover the much needed compensation for each and every one of their clients.