What serious side effects I could have from taking pioglitazone?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD

Pharmacy

This medication is used to lower blood sugar when the level get too high. It can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) especially if you are taking this with other medications used for diabetes. If hypoglycemia is not treated, severe symptoms can develop. Family and friends should call 911 for signs of serious low blood sugar:

confusion
seizures
loss of consciousness

Call your doctor immediately if you have:

extreme thirst
frequent urination
extreme hunger
weakness
blurred vision

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