What is Pioglitazone?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
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Pioglitazone is an oral diabetes medicine that help control blood sugar levels. It is for people with type 2 (non-insulin-dependent) diabetes and is sometimes used in combination with insulin or other medications, but it is not for treating type 1 diabetes.
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How do members experience Pioglitazone?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes type 2 | 103 | 32 | |
| Elevated blood sugar (hyperglycemia) | 11 | 4 | |
| Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | 6 | 9 | |
| Diabetes type 1 | 3 | 0 | |
| Atherosclerosis | 1 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Weight gain | 7 | |
| Abnormal EKG (electrocardiogram) | 1 | |
| Forgetfulness | 1 | |
| Heartburn | 1 | |
| Pitting edema | 1 | |
| Swelling in feet | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 3 | |
| Moderate | 7 | |
| Mild | 7 | |
| None | 33 |
Member evaluations
modifiedgirl
evaluated on Feb 01, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for diabetes type 2: Major
- Side effects: None
tjrose
evaluated on Dec 27, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for elevated blood sugar (hyperglycemia): Slight
- Side effects: Moderate
linb
evaluated on Sep 26, 2008
- Perceived effectiveness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: Can't tell
- Side effects: None
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