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- A prescription antidiabetic medication
- Also known as its brand name Actos
- Treats type 2 diabetes
Pioglitazone is a prescription medication that treats type 2 diabetes. It’s often prescribed along with a well-balanced diet and increased physical activity to help regulate blood sugar levels. It’s available as a tablet.
It’s classified as a thiazolidinedione. This class of medications works by lowering your blood sugar and increasing insulin sensitivity.
You may qualify for Pioglitazone if you have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
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Frequently asked questions
A healthcare provider can help you determine the appropriate dosage of pioglitazone you should take. Typically, a healthcare provider may recommend starting at 15 or 30 mg (milligrams) before gradually increasing your dosage.
Health experts do not recommend taking more than one dose within a 24 hour period. If you miss a dose, skip it and continue with your regular dosing schedule.
A healthcare provider may not recommend pioglitazone if you have the following conditions: Type 1 diabetes Hypoglycemia Kidney failure Heart failure
No, pioglitazone is not a controlled substance.
Pioglitazone is not recommended during pregnancy. Be sure to let your healthcare provider know right away if you are pregnant or plan on becoming pregnant before you start taking pioglitazone.
Generally, health experts do not recommend drinking alcohol while taking pioglitazone.
Some people may experience weight gain while taking pioglitazone.
It may take a couple of weeks before you see results from taking pioglitazone.
There are no known interactions between pioglitazone and food. However, it’s important to take pioglitazone with food to prevent side effects like nausea.
The following common side effects may occur while taking pioglitazone:
- Muscle pain
- Headache
- Sore throat
- Flatulence
Some people may experience severe side effects while taking pioglitazone, like:
- Vision loss
- Trouble urinating
- Abdominal pain
- Discolored urine
As with any medication, it’s possible to experience an allergic reaction to pioglitazone. Be sure to let a healthcare provider know if you start to experience allergic reactions while taking pioglitazone.
Pioglitazone may interact with ranitidine (Zantac) and certain supplements. Be sure to let your healthcare provider know about any medications you are taking before starting pioglitazone.
It’s possible to overdose on pioglitazone. Be sure to reach out for emergency assistance if you believe you or a loved one is experiencing symptoms of an overdose.
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