Avandia

Avandia is an antidiabetic drug. The official name of the Avandia medication is Rosiglitazone. The diabetes drug Avandia is considered one of the thiazolidinedione class; Avandia is the name by which it is marketed in the United States by GlaxoSmithKline. Besides its usefulness in treating people who are suffering from diabetes, some recent studies have seemed to indicate that it is possible to derive some benefit to Alzheimer's disease sufferers by taking Avandia (this is only for certain kinds of Alzheimer's: people who have Alzheimer's disease which expresses the ApoE4 allele).

Some Avandia side effects have been reported in early 2007. It may be dangerous to take Avandia; besides the standard lipid effects of Avandia and the positive impact of Avandia on type 1 diabetes, the diabetes drug Avandia has been linked to a high incidence of fractures in female diabetics as well as a slightly increased risk of heart attack. Some of these reports may lead to an Avandia recall, although the side effects of Avandia for diabetes have not yet been conclusively proven. So far research into Avandia actions is in the early stages; so it may be best to take a more proven diabetes medication if you do not want to take a risk on Avandia.

You can get more information for Avandia medicine for diabetes from your doctor. Ask about type 2 diabetes & Avandia as well as the comparison of effectiveness between Avandia vs Metformin or Actos vs. Avandia. Using Avandia for diabetes activates the intracellular receptor class of the peroxisome proliferator activated receptors, a method of action that is the same as other kinds of thiazolidinediones. This gives it a useful effect on insulin resistance and helps to maintain the blood sugar levels of diabetes sufferers. One of the other effects of Avandia is a slight anti-inflammatory effect.

It is only legal in the United States and the United Kingdom to purchase Avandia with a valid prescription. You should not try to take Avandia without first making sure that it is appropriate for your specific needs in combating diabetes. Also keep in mind the various side effects that have been listed above and that the drug Avandia is still being tested to see what kinds of other adverse health effects it may have. In short, you should be careful in how you choose to use Avandia and do everything that you can to make a well informed decision.