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Common uses
This medicine is used to
treat type 2 diabetes by reducing the resistance your body has to
insulin. It is used either alone or in combination with other
anti-diabetes medicines, including metformin or insulin, as part of a
diet and exercise program.
Before using
Additional monitoring
of your dose or condition may be needed if you are taking other
medicine for diabetes. Inform your doctor of any other medical
conditions, allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding. Use of this
medicine is not recommended if you have newly diagnosed or worsening
heart failure (acute congestive heart failure) or type 1 diabetes.
Additional monitoring of your dose or condition may be needed if you
have heart disease (e.g., chronic congestive heart failure) or liver
disease. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions
or concerns about taking this medicine.
Directions
Follow the directions
for using this medicine provided by your doctor. This medicine may be
taken on an empty stomach or with food. Store this medicine at room
temperature at 77 degrees f (25 degrees c) in a tightly-closed
container, away from heat, moisture, and light. If you miss a dose of
this medicine, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for
your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular
dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Cautions
Do not stop using this
medicine or other diabetes medicine without first checking with your
doctor. Check with your doctor before adjusting the dose of your
diabetes medicine or changing your diet. Keep all doctor and
laboratory appointments (e.g., liver function test) while you are
using this medicine. Before you begin taking any new medicine, either
prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or
pharmacist.
For women:
this medicine may increase your chance of pregnancy by causing
ovulation to resume in women who have not been ovulating. Consult
your doctor or pharmacist about the use of reliable birth control
while using this medicine. If you plan on becoming pregnant, discuss
with your doctor the benefits and risks of using this medicine during
pregnancy. It is unknown if this medicine is excreted in breast milk.
Do not breast-feed while taking this medicine.
Possible side
effects
No common side effects
have been reported with the proper use of this medicine. Check with
your doctor as soon as possible if you experience unusual tiredness
or weakness. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience the
following side effects: nausea; vomiting; stomach pain; fatigue; loss
of appetite; unusual thirst; unusual amount of urine; dark urine;
rapid weight gain; bloating or swelling of ankles, feet, or hands;
chest pain; or shortness of breath. If you notice other effects not
listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
If you take
too much
If overdose is
suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room
immediately.
Additional
information
Follow the dietary
plan provided by your doctor. Carry an identification card at all
times that says you are diabetic. Monitor your blood sugar levels
regularly according to your doctor's directions. If your blood sugar
level is often higher than it should be and you are taking this
medicine according to directions, check with your doctor.
Do not share this
medicine with others for whom it was not prescribed. Do not use this
medicine for other health conditions. Keep this product out of the
reach of children. If using this medicine for an extended period of
time, obtain refills before your supply runs out.
Drug
interactions
Drug interactions can
result in unwanted side effects or prevent a medicine from doing its
job. Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with this
medicine. Inform your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and
over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. |