This drug is a combination of two medications that work in different ways.
Metformin belongs to a class of drugs called biguanides that helps lowers glucose level in your blood.
Rosiglitazone belongs to a class of drugs called thiazolidinediones. This drug improves how your body responds to the insulin that your body makes.
A combination of two drugs in a single form that’s used to treat high blood sugar levels caused by type 2 diabetes. It’s used along with diet and exercise.
Lactic acidosis is a rare side effect of metformin-rosiglitazone that can be fatal. In this condition, lactic acid builds up in your blood. This is a medical emergency that requires treatment in the hospital.
Common side effects include diarrhea, nausea, upset stomach, cold-like symptoms (such as nasal congestion or a sore throat), headache, joint aches, and dizziness.
Precautions
You should tell your doctor if you have severe heart failure, kidney problems, type 1 diabetes, diabetic ketoacidosis, or the eye disease macular edema, or if you drink a lot of alcohol before you start taking metformin-rosiglitazone. You may not be able to take this drug combination or you may need a lower dose.
Interactions
It can interact with other medications, herbs, or vitamins you might be taking. That’s why your doctor should manage all of your medications carefully. If you’re curious about how this drug might interact with something else you’re taking, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
If you take too much of this drug, you may experience low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Symptoms include:
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