Pioglitazone

[Sarah69]

Hi, I started these tablets just over a week ago and I need to pee a lot more. Is this a side effect from this medication does anyone know?

 

[bulkbiker]

https://bnf.nice.org.uk/drug/pioglitazone.html

Not mentioned ...just bladder cancer and bone fractures.. what a lovely medication!

 

[bulkbiker]

https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/diabetes-type-2/prescribing-information/pioglitazone/

Bit more detail.

 

[Sarah69]

https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/diabetes-type-2/prescribing-information/pioglitazone/

Bit more detail.

Thanks, I have looked the drug up online and can’t see it relating to more frequent peeing. It just seem a coincidence that since I’ve started taking it, this is happening annoyingly. I just wondered if anyone else that takes it finds this?

 

[EllieM]

Thanks, I have looked the drug up online and can’t see it relating to more frequent peeing. It just seem a coincidence that since I’ve started taking it, this is happening annoyingly. I just wondered if anyone else that takes it finds this?

Increased urination is listed here as "more common"
https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/pioglitazone-oral-route/side-effects/drg-20065503
Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

 

[Sarah69]

Thanks now I know it’s the tablet.

Increased urination is listed here as "more common"
https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/pioglitazone-oral-route/side-effects/drg-20065503
Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

Thanks now I know it’s the tablet!