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Pioglitazone and metformin

Pioglitazone and metformin

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Brands

Actoplus met • Actoplus met XR

Side Effects

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Weight gain
Muscle pain
Headache
Flatulence
Diarrhea
Abdominal discomfort
Heartburn
Passing gas
Aching muscles
Loss of strength
Fluid retention
Loss of appetite
Metallic taste in mouth
Rash
Reduced appetite

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Is taking metformin with pioglitazone and glimperide tablets safe for long time use?

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I take glimperide 4mg x2, metformin 1000mg x2, and pioglitazone 45mg.How should I be taking these meds any specific combinations ?

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I've noticed taking actos (pioglitazone) at the same time as metformin helps with some of the GI side effects. Is this a true benefit or am i just imagining it?

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I am 41 taking:Metoprolol, Pioglitazone ,Atrovastatin,Metformin. I had no menses Dec. 2015/Jan 16'; spotting feb. & mar. none Apr. can med be cause?

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I have pco.I weigh 72kg n my height is 5ft4inches.What is the correct dose of metformin for me as i m unable to tolerate my prescribed dose?

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What is glucophage (metformin) used for?

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What would happen if overdose on metformin?

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What are the health effects of using metformin?

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I've stopped taking Metformin it Maked me feel sick.

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I just started metformin. What are effects to expect?

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Is metformin sr 1000mg once daily is better or metformin 500mg twice daily is better for fbs158 n pbs192?

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Could i take tisane de durbon while on metformin?

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What're benefits of glumetza? Is it as good as metformin? I notice that it has ingredients of metformin.

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Can metformin affect a hpt?

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Can metformin cause fatigue?

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Why does metformin cause diarrhea?

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Can metformin use cause constipation.

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Does Metformin stimulates the ovaries?

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