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
TheWorshipper
evaluated on Apr 12, 2017
- Perceived effectiveness for diabetes type 2: None
- Side effects: None
Bibs4me
evaluated on May 15, 2015
- Perceived effectiveness for diabetes type 2: Moderate
- Side effects: None
motherg00se
evaluated on Jun 30, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for diabetes type 2: None
- Side effects: Mild
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