Pill Side Effects

Rosiglitazone usually does not cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) when used alone, but it may cause low blood sugar when used with other medications for diabetes. If you have any of the following symptoms, eat or drink a food or beverage with sugar in it, such as hard candy or fruit juice, and call your doctor immediately. Symptoms of low blood sugar include:

* shakiness
* dizziness
* rapid heartbeat
* sweating
* confusion
* blurred vision
* headache
* numbness or tingling of the mouth
* weakness
* fatigue
* pale color
* sudden hunger

If you have any of the following symptoms of hyperglycemia (high blood sugar), call your doctor immediately:

* thirst
* dry mouth
* tiredness
* flushing
* dry skin
* frequent urination
* loss of appetite
* trouble breathing

Although side effects from rosiglitazone are not common, they can occur. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

* sinus or respiratory infection
* headache
* back pain
* diarrhea
* tiredness
* weight gain

If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:

* seizures
* loss of consciousness
* irregular menstrual cycle (in women)
* upset stomach
* vomiting
* stomach pain
* excessive tiredness
* dark urine
* yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes
* shortness of breath
* rapid weight gain
* swollen ankles or feet

Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory.

Do not let anyone else take your medication.

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If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking pioglitazone and seek emergency medical attention or notify your doctor immediately:

* an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
* nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, or loss of appetite;
* unusual fatigue;
* yellowing of the skin or eyes; or
* Dark urine.

Notify your doctor immediately if you experience an unusually rapid increase in weight or edema (swelling, water retention), shortness of breath, or chest pain during treatment with pioglitazone. These may be early symptoms of heart problems.

Other less serious side effects may also occur. Continue to take pioglitazone and talk to your doctor if you experience:

* headache;
* muscle aches; or
* Sore throat, nasal discharge, or cold symptoms.

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

Keep all appointments with your doctor.

Do not let anyone else take your medicines.

Actos Pills

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using Actos and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects: feeling short of breath, even with mild exertion; swelling or rapid weight gain; chest pain, general ill feeling; nausea, stomach pain, low fever, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes); blurred vision; increased thirst or hunger, urinating more than usual; or pale skin, easy bruising or bleeding, weakness. feeling short of breath, even with mild exertion; swelling or rapid weight gain; chest pain, general ill feeling; nausea, stomach pain, low fever, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes); blurred vision; increased thirst or hunger, urinating more than usual; or pale skin, easy bruising or bleeding, weakness.

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