Rosiglitazone (Avandia) belongs to a class of medications called thiazolidinediones.

Rosiglitazone (Avandia) may be taken with or without meals.

Take Rosiglitazone (Avandia) exactly as directed.

Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Headache; weight gain.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); blurred vision or other vision changes; chest pain; fainting; numbness of an arm or leg; severe headache, stomach pain, or vomiting; symptoms of heart failure (eg, shortness of breath; sudden unexplained weight gain; swelling of the hands, ankles, or feet); symptoms of liver problems (eg, dark urine; yellowing of the skin or eyes; unexplained nausea, vomiting, or loss of appetite; stomach pain); symptoms of low blood sugar (eg, anxiety, increased sweating, dizziness or drowsiness, headache, chills, tremors, increased hunger); unusual tiredness or weakness.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider.

Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

Gemfibrozil, insulin, or oral antidiabetic medicines (eg, glipizide) because the risk of low blood sugar may be increased
Rifampin because it may decrease Rosiglitazone (Avandia)'s effectiveness, resulting in high blood sugar
Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin) because their effectiveness may be decreased or the risk of their side effects may be increased by Rosiglitazone (Avandia)

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Rosiglitazone (Avandia) may interact with other medicines that you take.

In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222.

If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding

if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement

if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances

if you have diabetic ketoacidosis

if you have a history of liver problems, abnormal liver function tests, heart problems (eg, congestive heart failure), or eye or vision problems

if you have swelling problems (edema)

Do not double doses to make up for a missed dose.

Rosiglitazone (Avandia), combined with diet, exercise, weight control and cessation of smoking is used for treating type II diabetes.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Store it at room temperature and away from light, excess heat, and moisture.

Carry an ID card at all times that says you have diabetes.

Follow the diet and exercise program given to you by your health care provider.

Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Rosiglitazone (Avandia) before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.

If you have any questions about Rosiglitazone (Avandia), please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.