Pioglitazone is effective in controlling high blood sugar and lowering hemoglobin A1c levels (HbA1c is an indication of blood sugar control over the past 3 months). By controlling blood sugar levels and type 2 diabetes, this medicine can lower your risk of serious health problems like heart attack and stroke.
You only need to take pioglitazone once daily.
You can take this medicine with or without food.
There is a lower-cost generic available.
Pioglitazone is not the first-choice medicine for type 2 diabetes mellitus.
It is available only in tablet form.
It can take 2-3 months to get the full benefits of this medicine.
Pioglitazone can cause fluid build-up and worsen or cause congestive heart failure.
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