Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Pioglitazone as follows: Keeping a track of frequency of episodes of low blood sugars, despite eating regularly, can help your physician revise your dose on Pioglitazone. Also, notify your doctor, if the blood sugar continues to be high, despite taking Pioglitazone as recommended, so that, your medication dose could be revised. Observe compliance with any regular lab work ordered, such as, hemoglobin A1c. As Pioglitazone [...]

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Pioglitazone as follows: Take weight reading at least twice a week and maintain a log of every reading for comparative feedback. Maintain an ideal weight for your height. Maintain strict compliance with intake of Pioglitazone as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of the medication. Do not change the dose on Pioglitazone without consulting your doctor. Take a blood sugar [...]

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Pioglitazone as follows: Take Pioglitazone at the same time every day, to avoid forgetting the medication. Maintain good regular eating habits. Do not skip your meals. Be aware of signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia, such as, dizziness, lightheadedness, sweating, and hunger, to avoid any episodes of altered levels of consciousness and accidental falls. One should stay away from activities, such as, driving and operating heavy [...]

Patient was educated on contraindications for taking Pioglitazone as follows: Pioglitazone is mainly metabolized in the liver. If liver function is deficient, the metabolism of this medication can suffer. This can lead to increased blood levels of the medication for longer periods of time, resulting in toxicity and severe side effects. So, Pioglitazone should be used with caution in individuals with hepatic dysfunction. Pioglitazone is also known to cause deterioration in liver function and consequently, [...]

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Pioglitazone as follows: Hypoglycemia Pioglitazone by decreasing the insulin resistance, can result in excessive uptake of glucose and lead to reduced blood sugars. But, hypoglycemia with Pioglitazone is not a common complaint, unless it is used in combination with other medications, which have a significant risk for side effect of hypoglycemia, such as, Glimepiride and Glyburide. Macular edema Pioglitazone can result in macular edema and consequently, [...]