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Generic: rosiglitazone View All Brands Avandia A thiazolidinedione - It helps to control blood sugar				To get info about second drug, type a name above.
What may interact with this medicine? gemfibrozil nitrates like amyl nitrite, isosorbide dinitrate, isosorbide mononitrate, nitroglycerin other medicines for diabetes, especially insulin rifampin Many medications may cause an increase or decrease in blood sugar, these include: alcohol containing beverages aspirin and aspirin- like drugs chloramphenicol chromium diuretics female hormones, like estrogens or progestins and birth control pills heart medicines isoniazid male hormones or anabolic steroids medicines for weight loss medicines for allergies, asthma, cold, or cough medicines for mental problems medicines called MAO Inhibitors like Nardil, Parnate, Marplan, Eldepryl niacin NSAIDs, medicines for pain and inflammation, like ibuprofen or naproxen pentamidine phenytoin probenecid quinolone antibiotics like ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin, ofloxacin some herbal dietary supplements steroid medicines like prednisone or cortisone thyroid medicine This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non- prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine. What should I watch for while using this medicine? Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. Your health care professional will have to check blood tests regularly to assess the effect of this medication on your liver. Learn how to check your blood sugar. Learn the symptoms of low and high blood sugar and how to manage them. If you have low blood sugar, eat or drink something that has sugar. Make sure others know to get medical help quickly if you have serious symptoms of low blood sugar, like if you become unconscious or have a seizure. This medicine may increase your risk of having some heart problems. Get medical help right away if you have any chest pain or tightness, or pain that radiates to the jaw or down the arm, and shortness of breath. These may be signs of a serious medical condition. This medicine may cause ovulation in premenopausal women who do not have regular monthly periods. This may increase your chances of becoming pregnant. You should not take this medicine if you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant. Talk with your doctor or health care professional about your birth control options while taking this medicine. Contact your doctor or health care professional right away if think you are pregnant. If you need surgery or if you will need a procedure with contrast drugs, tell your doctor or health care professional that you are taking this medicine. Wear a medical identification bracelet or chain to say you have diabetes, and carry a card that lists all your medications.
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