Pros & Cons
Pioglitazone Pros and Cons
- 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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