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Thanks SockFiddler... very helpful indeed

Diabell, when you say few years ago, do you know when? The reason I am asking is because I was started on it 2 years ago. But it sounds like its dangers were known before that.

Well it appears that no one on this forum has ever been on Pioglitazone. That makes me even more curious to get the answer to my question - why was I prescribed Pioglitazone if it has such dangerous side effects? How come no one else has been on it?

No heart problems at all until this heart attack in November. Was on Pioglitazone for 2 years before that, along with metamorfin. Before they started me on Pioglitazone my Diabetes was under control with just metamorfin. But the GP is unable to explain why I was ever prescribed Pioglitazone. Im...

Hey SockFiddler Thank you so much for your response. I did read this about Pioglitazone, after I had my heart attack. Since then Pioglitazone has been discontinued. However, Since then, I am trying to understand why was I ever prescribed Pioglitazone? When my wife asked my GP for the reason he...

Anyone else been on Metamorfin and Pioglitazone? Did not get a clear understanding of why I was prescribed Pioglitazone in addition to Metamorfin? My readings were fine with just metamorfin. Had a heart attack 2 years after starting on Pioglitazone, although my Diabetes and cholesterol levels...