Pioglitazone: how to take it safely
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Reviewed by Pharm. Abeeb Junior
What it is for
Lowers blood sugar in type 2 diabetes by helping the body use insulin better.
How to take it
- Prescription medicine: take it exactly as your doctor or pharmacist told you.
- Swallow once a day with water.
When to take it
Take it once a day at the same time.
Take it with
With or without food.
What to avoid
- Tell your doctor if you have heart failure, liver problems or have had bladder cancer.
- Stopping without advice.
- Pregnancy.
Possible side effects
Weight gain, swollen ankles, bone fractures, mild stomach upset.
Get help if
Sudden weight gain, swelling, breathlessness, blood in the urine or yellow skin or eyes: see a doctor.
This is general information, not personal medical advice. Always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions and read the leaflet that comes with your medicine. Medicines and doses can differ between products and people.