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Avandia Side Effects Center
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
- Generic Name: rosiglitazone maleate
- Brand Name: Avandia
Avandia (Rosiglitazone Maleate) side effects drug center
Avandia Side Effects Center
What Is Avandia?
Avandia (rosiglitazone maleate) is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels. Avandia is for people with type 2 (non-insulin-dependent) diabetes. Avandia is sometimes used in combination with insulin or other medications, but it is not for treating type 1 diabetes. Avandia is not recommended for use with insulin.
What Are Side Effects of Avandia?
Common side effects of Avandia include:
- headache,
- cough,
- cold symptoms (stuffy nose, sneezing, sore throat), or
- back pain.
Tell your doctor if you have serious side effects of Avandia including:
- fast or pounding heartbeat,
- changes in menstrual cycles,
- bone fracture,
