Avandia Side Effects – Low/High Blood Sugar – Hyperglycemia

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In 2008, a government-run diabetes trial involving 10,000 patients was halted 18 months early following a safety analysis revealing that patients on Avandia faced an increased risk of death due to excessively low blood sugar levels.

High or low blood sugar (known as hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia, respectively) is associated with a number of medical conditions, including diabetes. Avandia treatment may worsen or lead to unbalanced blood sugar levels in some patients.

High blood sugar is characterized by an excessive amount of glucose that circulates in the blood plasma. The most common symptoms of high blood sugar include:

Increased hunger
Increased thirst
Increased urination
Blurred vision
Fatigue
Shortness of breath
Nausea or vomiting

Low blood sugar is caused by an extremely low amount of glucose. The most common symptoms of low blood sugar include:

Sweating
Shakiness
Extreme hunger
Dizziness
Cold sweats
Blurry vision
Changes in behavior (irritability)
Loss of coordination
Difficulty speaking
Confusion
Seizures

Long-term complications as a result of uncontrolled high/low blood sugar levels include heart and kidney disease, blindness, stroke, blood flow problems, nerve damage and amputations. Type 2 diabetes patients using Avandia may be at risk of developing hypoglycemia.

Avandia Side Effects – Avandia Legal Advice

Even though there has not been an official Avandia FDA recall, patients who have suffered adverse reactions to this treatment should not hesitate to contact a medical professional immediately if you are experiencing physical changes and/or complications that you believe may be side effects of Avandia. Following a thorough medical exam, you may want to consider seeking legal advice.

If you have been prescribed Avandia to treat diabetes, you may be at risk for a serious cardiac event, stoke or liver failure. It is important to seek legal representation in case of an Avandia heart attack or wrongful death as a result of this defective drug. To learn more about your legal right to compensation as a result of an Avandia-induced injury, please contact an experienced Avandia lawyer.

Page Updated June 24, 2011