Prescribing Information, including Boxed WARNING                          For Healthcare Professionals
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION for AVANDIA® (rosiglitazone maleate)
AVANDIA can cause or worsen heart failure. If you have severe heart failure (very poor pumping ability of the heart), you cannot be started on AVANDIA (see Boxed WARNING).
SAFETY INFORMATION CONTINUED BELOW 
AVANDIA rosiglitazone maleate | Diabetes Medication
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For more information on ways to help manage your diabetes, you may want to visit these websites:

American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists is a professional community of clinical endocrinologists that is committed to transforming the lives of patients by supporting leading-edge, ethical, and cost-effective medicine.

American Association of Diabetes Educators is a multi-disciplinary professional membership organization dedicated to advancing the practice of diabetes self-management training and care.

American College of Cardiology is an advocate for quality cardiovascular (heart and blood vessels) care.

American Diabetes Association is a nonprofit health organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy.

American Heart Association is a nonprofit organization committed to reducing disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke.

American Kidney Fund is a voluntary health organization serving people with and at risk for kidney disease through direct financial assistance, comprehensive education, clinical research and community service programs.

Association of Black Cardiologists is a nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating the disparities related to cardiovascular disease in people of color.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Diabetes is a federal agency that protects the health and safety of people with diabetes via prevention activities and diabetes management. You'll find FAQs on diabetes plus links to important websites.

Joslin Diabetes Center is a diabetes institution with efforts in scientific discovery, clinical care models, and educational strategies.

National Diabetes Education Program is a federally funded program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and includes over 200 partners at the federal, state, and local levels, working together to reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with diabetes.

National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse is an informational website that includes an extensive list of Topics and Titles-from your risk of diabetes to clinical trials and treatments.

National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases is a federal agency that provides information on research projects and clinical trials that have improved the quality of life for people with diabetes.

Taking Control of Your Diabetes is a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating and motivating people with diabetes and their loved ones to take a more active role in their condition, in order to live healthier, happier, and more productive lives.

The Diabetic Gourmet is an online magazine dedicated to diabetes-related health issues as well as diabetic dining and cooking information.

*Only your doctor can decide if AVANDIA is right for you. AVANDIA is not right for everyone.
Taking AVANDIA with insulin or nitrates is not recommended.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION for AVANDIA® (rosiglitazone maleate)

AVANDIA can cause or worsen heart failure. If you have severe heart failure (very poor pumping ability of the heart) you cannot be started on AVANDIA. AVANDIA is also not recommended if you have heart failure with symptoms (such as shortness of breath or swelling), even if these symptoms are not severe.

AVANDIA may increase your risk of other heart problems that occur when there is reduced blood flow to the heart, such as chest pain (angina) or heart attack (myocardial infarction). This risk appeared higher in patients taking medicines called nitrates or insulin.

If you have chest pain or a feeling of chest pressure, you should seek immediate medical attention, regardless of what diabetes medicines you are taking. If you take AVANDIA, tell your doctor right away if you have swollen legs or ankles, a rapid increase in weight or difficulty breathing, or unusual tiredness; experience changes in vision; become pregnant.

Before taking AVANDIA, review your medical history and tell your doctor if you:

Women taking AVANDIA should know that AVANDIA may increase the risk of pregnancy. More fractures have been observed in women taking AVANDIA. Other possible side effects of AVANDIA include anemia and hypoglycemia. Your doctor should do blood tests to check your liver before you start AVANDIA and during treatment as needed.

Prescription AVANDIA, along with diet and exercise, helps improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes.

For more information about AVANDIA, please see Medication Guide and full Prescribing Information, including Boxed WARNING.