Rosiglitazone and metformin is a medicine that can be prescribed to treat type 2 diabetes in adults. This eMedTV Web page explains how rosiglitazone and metformin works and offers general dosing information and precautions for the drug.
Common side effects of rosiglitazone and metformin may include diarrhea, nausea, or headache. This eMedTV segment provides a list of other common side effects to look out for and describes serious problems that may require medical attention.
What is rosiglitazone and metformin used for? As this eMedTV page explains, rosiglitazone and metformin is used for lowering and controlling blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes. Off-label uses for the drug are also discussed in this article.
Most people start with a rosiglitazone and metformin dosage of 2 mg/500 mg once or twice daily. This eMedTV page also offers dosing recommendations for those who are switching to the combination drug from just metformin or just rosiglitazone.
Estrogens, diuretics, and Norvasc may cause drug interactions with rosiglitazone and metformin. This eMedTV resource explains what may happen during these interactions and lists other medicines that can lead to an interaction with this drug.
A rare but possible side effect of rosiglitazone and metformin is low blood sugar. This eMedTV page contains more precautions and warnings with rosiglitazone and metformin, and offers a list of certain people who should not take the diabetes drug.
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