Metformin + Pioglitazone is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Metformin + Pioglitazone depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Metformin + Pioglitazone is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Metformin + Pioglitazone is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Metformin + Pioglitazone safe for pregnant women?
Metformin + Pioglitazone can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Metformin + Pioglitazone right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Metformin + Pioglitazone safe during breastfeeding?
Metformin + Pioglitazone may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Metformin + Pioglitazone, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Metformin + Pioglitazone.
What is the effect of Metformin + Pioglitazone on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Metformin + Pioglitazone on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Metformin + Pioglitazone on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Metformin + Pioglitazone. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Metformin + Pioglitazone on the Heart?
You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Metformin + Pioglitazone. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.
Metformin + Pioglitazone should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Metformin + Pioglitazone unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Metformin + Pioglitazone habit forming or addictive?
Metformin + Pioglitazone does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Metformin + Pioglitazone
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Metformin + Pioglitazone and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Metformin + Pioglitazone
Side effects of drinking alcohol and taking Metformin + Pioglitazone at the same time are rare and minor. However, if you face any side effects, talk to your doctor immediately.
Yes, Metformin + Pioglitazone can cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). However, this can also occur if you delay or miss a meal, drink alcohol, exercise more than usual, can't eat due to stomach upset, and taking other antidiabetic medicine with metformin. So, regular monitoring of blood glucose level is needed and be cautious of symptoms of hypoglycemia, always keep glucose-rich food with you.
Yes, you can take Metformin + Pioglitazone with gliclazide, no harmful interactions have been reported between them. However, it is not necessary that no interaction can happen between these two. But before taking such kind of combination you must consult your doctor.
Yes, Metformin + Pioglitazone commonly cause stomach upset like diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. To avoid these side effects you should take Metformin + Pioglitazone with your meal and increase the dose gradually.
Metformin + Pioglitazone can be taken forever, diabetes is a progressive disease it's possible that more medication and/or insulin may eventually need to be added to the regime.
Metformin + Pioglitazone helps in weight loss by reducing appetite and food intake. It also increases the insulin sensitivity in your body to work more effectively. This lead to decreased glucose production increases the use of glucose and decrease the fat deposition further helps in weight loss. However, Metformin + Pioglitazone is not approved for weight loss, this is an off-label use.
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