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  1. Pioglitazone
    PioglitazoneChemical compound
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    Pioglitazone Uses, Side Effects & Warnings - Drugs.com

    • Pioglitazone is a medication for type 2 diabetes that improves blood sugar control with diet and exercise. It comes in 15 mg, 30 mg, and 45 mg tablets and may cause serious side effects such as liver damage… See more

    What Is Pioglitazone?

    Pioglitazone is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Pioglitazone is not for treating type 1 diabetes. P… See more

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    Pioglitazone Side Effects

    Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; … See more

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    Warnings

    Pioglitazone can cause or worsen congestive heart failure. You should not use this medicine if you have severe or uncontrolled heart failure. Stop using this medicine a… See more

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    Before Taking This Medicine

    You should not use pioglitazone if you are allergic to pioglitazone, or if you have: 1. severe or uncontrolled heart failure; or 2. diabetic ketoacidosis(call your doctor for treatment). … See more

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    How Should I Take Pioglitazone?

    Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine e… See more

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  1. Pioglitazone

    Common brand names: Actos

    Pioglitazone is a diabetes drug (thiazolidinedione-type, also called "glitazones") used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes.

    May Treat: Type 2 diabetes mellitus

    Brand Names: Actos

    Drug Class: Insulin Response Enhancers - Thiazolidinediones (PPAR-gamma agonists)

    Availability: Prescription Required

    Pregnancy: Consult a doctor before using

    Lactation: Consult a doctor before using

    Precautions

    • Report sudden weight gain swelling, short breath
    • Before use, important to read the Medication Guide
    • Take doses regularly, even when feeling well
    • May take 3 months for full benefit of therapy
    • Check blood glucose levels regularly
    • Diet and exercise will improve therapy response
    • Discuss risk and benefits of this drug with doctor.

    For informational purposes only. Consult a medical professional for advice.

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  2. WebMD
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    Pioglitazone (Actos) - Uses, Side Effects, and More - WebMD

  3. Mayo Clinic
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    Pioglitazone (oral route) - Mayo Clinic

  4. RxList
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    Pioglitazone: Side Effects, Uses, Dosage, Interactions, Warnings

  5. Drugs.com
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    Actos: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects - Drugs.com

  6. Cleveland Clinic
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    Pioglitazone: Uses & Side Effects - Cleveland Clinic

  7. Drugs.com
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    Pioglitazone Dosage Guide + Max Dose, Adjustments - Drugs.com

  8. DailyMed
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    PIOGLITAZONE tablet - DailyMed

  9. WebMD
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    Pioglitazone-Metformin - Uses, Side Effects, and More

    Find patient medical information for pioglitazone-metformin oral on WebMD including its uses, side effects and safety, interactions, pictures, warnings and user ratings.

  10. GoodRx
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    Actos (pioglitazone): Uses, Side Effects, Dosage & Reviews - GoodRx

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