How do members experience Pioglitazone?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Diabetes type 2 103 32
Elevated blood sugar (hyperglycemia) 11 4
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 6 9
Diabetes type 1 3 0
Atherosclerosis 1 0

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Weight gain 7
Abnormal EKG (electrocardiogram) 1
Forgetfulness 1
Heartburn 1
Pitting edema 1
Swelling in feet 1

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 3
Moderate 7
Mild 7
None 33

Member evaluations

modifiedgirl

evaluated on Feb 01, 2012

  • Perceived effectiveness for diabetes type 2: Major
  • Side effects: None

tjrose

evaluated on Dec 27, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for elevated blood sugar (hyperglycemia): Slight
  • Side effects: Moderate

linb

evaluated on Sep 26, 2008

  • Perceived effectiveness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: Can't tell
  • Side effects: None