Metformin + Rosiglitazone: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Metformin + Rosiglitazone Benefits & Uses

Metformin + Rosiglitazone is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Diabetes (Read More - 10 Home Remedies for Diabetes)
Diabetes Type 2

Metformin + Rosiglitazone Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Metformin + Rosiglitazone Related Warnings

Is the use of Metformin + Rosiglitazone safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Metformin + Rosiglitazone. If you are pregnant, do not take Metformin + Rosiglitazone without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Metformin + Rosiglitazone safe during breastfeeding?

Taking Metformin + Rosiglitazone may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Metformin + Rosiglitazone should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Metformin + Rosiglitazone on the Kidneys?

Use of Metformin + Rosiglitazone may be dangerous for kidney. Do not use it without doctor advice.
What is the effect of Metformin + Rosiglitazone on the Liver?

Metformin + Rosiglitazone may have severe effects on your liver, so do not take it without first consulting your doctor.
What is the effect of Metformin + Rosiglitazone on the Heart?

Metformin + Rosiglitazone can cause side effects that could harm the heart. So medical advice before taking it is necessary.

Severe Interaction of Metformin + Rosiglitazone with Other Drugs

Metformin + Rosiglitazone should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Diatrizoic Acid

Gatifloxacin

Moderate

Amiloride

Digoxin

Morphine

Quinidine

Ranitidine

Vancomycin

Triamterene

Clarithromycin

Clozapine

Ciprofloxacin

Ketoconazole

Metformin + Rosiglitazone Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Metformin + Rosiglitazone unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
Anemia
Shock
Heart Failure
Liver Disease
Heart Disease
Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar)
Drug Allergy
Kidney Disease
Anemia
Edema
Heart Disease
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
Diabetes Type 1
Liver Disease
Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Metformin + Rosiglitazone

Is this Metformin + Rosiglitazone habit forming or addictive?

Metformin + Rosiglitazone does not cause addiction.

Metformin + Rosiglitazone Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Metformin + Rosiglitazone

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Metformin + Rosiglitazone and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Metformin + Rosiglitazone

Side effects of drinking alcohol and taking Metformin + Rosiglitazone at the same time are rare and minor. However, if you face any side effects, talk to your doctor immediately.

Frequently asked Questions about Metformin + Rosiglitazone

Question about 5 years ago

How long should I take Metformin + Rosiglitazone for?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Metformin + Rosiglitazone can be taken forever, diabetes is a progressive disease it's possible that more medication and/or insulin may eventually need to be added to the regime.

Question over 4 years ago

Can Metformin + Rosiglitazone cause alopecia (hair loss)?

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

Metformin + Rosiglitazone is not a known cause of alopecia (hair loss). However, the conditions treated by Metformin + Rosiglitazone type 2 diabetes and PCOS, often list hair loss as a possible symptom.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Metformin + Rosiglitazone cause sweating?

Dr. Joydeep Sarkar MBBS , Internal Medicine

Yes, Metformin + Rosiglitazone can cause night sweat, the exact mechanism of sweating is not known. But some research suggests that Metformin + Rosiglitazone causes hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) especially at night which can cause night sweats. Need to monitor your blood glucose level regularly, and talk to your doctor as your dose of Metformin + Rosiglitazone may need to be adjusted.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Metformin + Rosiglitazone with a beta-blocker?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Yes, you can take Metformin + Rosiglitazone with a beta-blocker. People with diabetes tend to develop heart disease or stroke at an earlier age than the general population. One reason for this is that high glucose levels increase your risk of high blood pressure (hypertension). No harmful interactions are seen between them. However, a recent study suggests that beta-blockers can decrease the plasma level of Metformin + Rosiglitazone and long-term use can increase lactic acid and uric acid in the blood.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Metformin + Rosiglitazone cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)?

Dr. Ramraj MBBS , Other

Yes, Metformin + Rosiglitazone can cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). However, this can also occur if you delay or miss a meal, drink alcohol, exercise more than usual, can't eat due to stomach upset, and taking other antidiabetic medicine with metformin. So, regular monitoring of blood glucose level is needed and be cautious of symptoms of hypoglycemia, always keep glucose-rich food with you.