The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.
Common Side Effects
- Respiratory infection (like a common cold) (10%)
- Headache (6%)
- Swelling (edema) (5%)
- Anemia (lowering of red blood cells) (2%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Low blood sugar
- Weight gain
- Fracture (broken bone)
- Changes in liver enzymes
Avandia serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Allergic reaction
- Worsening heart failure (shortness of breath, unusual swelling and tiredness, and sudden weight gain)
- Diabetic eye disease with swelling (also called macular edema)
- Liver problems (nausea or vomiting, stomach pain, unusual tiredness, loss of appetite, dark urine, yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes)
Source: FDA
The following Avandia side effects have also been reported
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
Less common
Abdominal or stomach pain
blurred vision
chest pain or discomfort
decrease in the amount of urine
flushed, dry skin
fruit-like breath odor
increased hunger
increased thirst
increased urination
irregular heartbeat
noisy, rattling breathing
pain in the shoulders, arms, jaw, or neck
pale skin
rapid or unusual weight gain
sweating
swelling of the fingers, hands, feet, or lower legs
trouble breathing
unexplained weight loss
unusual bleeding or bruising
unusual tiredness or weakness
vomiting
Rare
chills
cold sweats
coma
confusion
dark urine
dizziness
fast heartbeat
headache
loss of appetite
nightmares
seizures
shakiness
slurred speech
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
More common
Ear congestion
general feeling of discomfort or illness
hoarseness or other voice changes
injury
joint pain
muscle aches and pains
runny or stuffy nose
shivering
trouble sleeping
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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