side effects
If you're taking pioglitazone,
tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to pioglitazone, rosiglitazone, troglitazone, or any other drugs.
tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially ketoconazole (Nizoral), oral contraceptives, other medications for type 2 diabetes, and vitamins or herbal products. Tell your doctor and pharmacist if your have ever taken troglitazone (Rezulin).
tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart failure, liver disease (including cirrhosis and hepatitis), swollen ankles or feet (edema), high cholesterol, or a history of alcohol abuse.
tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking pioglitazone, call your doctor immediately.
you should know that pioglitazone can restart ovulation in women taking oral contraceptives or those with polycystic ovary disease. You are at risk for pregnancy if adequate birth control is not used. You should discuss a reliable form of birth control with your doctor. If you are taking birth control pills, your doctor may choose to adjust your dose.
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of the ankles or feet that happens very quickly
seizures
loss of consciousness
upset stomach
vomiting
stomach pain
excessive tiredness
dark urine
yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes
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