Advandamet: Uses, Dosage, and Side Effects

Advandamet is a medication that combines two drugs, rosiglitazone and metformin, to help control blood sugar levels in individuals with type 2 diabetes. It works by increasing insulin sensitivity and reducing glucose production in the liver.
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Drug
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Available by prescription from healthcare providers
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Advandamet FAQ


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What is Avandamet used for?

Avandamet contains a combination of metformin and rosiglitazone, two oral diabetes medicines that help control blood sugar levels. Avandamet is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. This medicine is not for treating type 1 diabetes.

Is Avandamet good for diabetes?

Avandamet (rosiglitazone maleate and metformin hydrochloride) is a combination of two oral diabetes medicines that help control blood sugar levels for people with type 2 diabetes who do not use daily insulin injections. Avandamet is not for treating type 1 diabetes. What Are Side Effects of Avandamet?

How long does Avandamet take to work?

AVANDAMET should be taken by mouth and with meals. AVANDAMET may be prescribed alone or with other diabetes medicines. This will depend on how well your blood sugar is controlled. It can take 2 weeks for AVANDAMET to start lowering your blood sugar. It may take 2 to 3 months to see the full effect on your blood sugar level.

What is Avandamet (rosiglitazone maleate & metformin hydrochloride)?

Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP Last updated on RxList: 9/29/2022 What Is Avandamet? Avandamet (rosiglitazone maleate and metformin hydrochloride) is a combination of two oral diabetes medicines that help control blood sugar levels for people with type 2 diabetes who do not use daily insulin injections.

What are the side effects of Avandamet?

Common side effects of AVANDAMET include: Diarrhea, nausea, and upset stomach. These side effects usually happen during the first few weeks of treatment. Taking AVANDAMET with food can help lessen these side effects. If you have unusual or unexpected stomach problems, talk with your doctor.

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