Pioglitazone (Oral Route)

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Side Effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

More common
  • Chest pain
  • Decreased urine output
  • Dilated neck veins
  • Extreme fatigue
  • Irregular breathing
  • Irregular heartbeat
  • Problems with teeth
  • Shortness of breath
  • Swelling of the face, fingers, feet, or lower legs
  • Tightness in the chest
  • Trouble with breathing
  • Weight gain
  • Wheezing
Less common
  • Pain or swelling in the arms or legs without an injury
  • Pale skin
  • Swelling
  • Trouble with breathing when active
  • Unusual bleeding or bruising
  • Unusual tiredness or weakness
Incidence not known
  • Dark urine
  • Loss of appetite
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Stomach pain
  • Unexplained, rapid weight gain
  • Yellow eyes or skin

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

More common
  • Blurred vision or other changes in vision
  • Cough
  • Dry mouth
  • Flushed, dry skin
  • Fruit-like breath odor
  • Headache
  • Increased hunger
  • Increased thirst
  • Increased urination
  • Loss of consciousness
  • Muscle pain or soreness
  • Problems with your teeth
  • Runny or stuffy nose
  • Sore throat
  • Stomachache
  • Sweating
  • Unexplained weight loss

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Precautions
DR601117 Portions of this document last updated: Nov. 1, 2011

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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