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Pioglitazone

by Cathy Parkes November 04, 2019 Updated: December 29, 2021

Pioglitazone

Pioglitazone is an oral antidiabetic medication. Key side effects include fluid retention and elevated LDL levels.

HINT: Pioglitazone kind of looks like "pig zone", which can help you remember these side effects.

Check out our full article on Pioglitazone!

Cathy Parkes
Cathy Parkes


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