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Rosiglitazone is used for:
Treating type 2 diabetes in certain patients. It is used along with diet and exercise. It may be used alone or with other antidiabetic medicines.
Rosiglitazone is a thiazolidinedione antidiabetic. It lowers blood sugar by making the cells of the body more sensitive to the action of insulin.
Do NOT use Rosiglitazone if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Rosiglitazone
- you have moderate to severe heart failure
- you have type 1 diabetes
- you have a history of liver problems, including jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), during therapy with a similar medicine called troglitazone
- you are taking nitrates (eg, nitroglycerin) or using insulin
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
How to use Rosiglitazone :
Use Rosiglitazone as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Rosiglitazone comes with an extra patient information sheet called a Medication Guide. Read it carefully. Read it again each time you get Rosiglitazone refilled.
- Take Rosiglitazone by mouth with or without food.
- Continue to take Rosiglitazone even if you feel well. Do not miss any doses. Taking Rosiglitazone at the same time each day will help you remember to take it.
- If you miss a dose of Rosiglitazone , take it as soon as possible. If it almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Rosiglitazone .
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