Avandia and Microangiopathy - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Microangiopathy is reported as a side effect among people who take Avandia (rosiglitazone maleate), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years also take Aspirin, and have Bone loss.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Microangiopathy when taking Avandia. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 141,991 people who have side effects when taking Avandia from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Avandia?

Avandia has active ingredients of rosiglitazone maleate. It is often used in diabetes. eHealthMe is studying from 142,155 Avandia users. Check the latest studies of Avandia.

What is Microangiopathy?

Microangiopathy (disease of the capillaries (very small blood vessels), in which the capillary walls become so thick and weak that they bleed, leak protein) is found to be associated with 236 drugs and 331 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Microangiopathy.

On Jul, 15, 2026

141,991 people reported to have side effects when taking Avandia.
Among them, 13 people (0.01%) have Microangiopathy.

Among these 13 people:

How long have people been on Avandia when they have Microangiopathy? *

What is the gender of people who have Microangiopathy when taking Avandia? *

female: 46.15 %
male: 53.85 %

What is the age of people who have Microangiopathy when taking Avandia? *

What are other drugs people take besides Avandia? *

What are other side effects people have besides Microangiopathy? *

Cardiac Failure Congestive: 4 people, 30.77%
Stroke (sudden death of a portion of the brain cells due to a lack of oxygen): 4 people, 30.77%
Stress And Anxiety: 4 people, 30.77%
Transient Ischaemic Attack (a transient episode of neurologic dysfunction caused by ischemia (loss of blood flow)): 4 people, 30.77%
Pain: 3 people, 23.08%
Gallstones (stone formation by bile component): 3 people, 23.08%
Convulsion (muscles contract and relax rapidly and repeatedly, resulting in an uncontrolled shaking of the body): 3 people, 23.08%
Mitral Valve Incompetence (inefficient heart valve): 3 people, 23.08%
Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death): 3 people, 23.08%
Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation): 3 people, 23.08%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 2 people, 15.38%
Dementia (madness): 2 people, 15.38%
Bone Loss: 2 people, 15.38%
Heart Rate Irregular: 1 person, 7.69%
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 1 person, 7.69%
Aplastic Anemia: 1 person, 7.69%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related studies:

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Avandia (142,155 reports)

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Microangiopathy (1,304 reports)

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Microangiopathy:

Microangiopathy (236 drugs)

Browse all the conditions that are associated with Microangiopathy:

Microangiopathy (331 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on rosiglitazone maleate (the active ingredients of Avandia) and Avandia (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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