Pioglitazone and loss of consciousness Patient Reports February 11, 2012

Pioglitazone Side Effects Report #5378370-X
Pioglitazone side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on July 02, 2007. Female patient, 36 years of age, weighting 260.1 lb, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with Pioglitazone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dehydration, hyperglycaemia, hypokalaemia, loss of consciousness, urinary tract infection . Pioglitazone dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LANTUS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Pioglitazone Side Effects Report #5386071-7
Pioglitazone side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on June 29, 2007. Female patient, 36 years of age, weighting 260.1 lb, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with Pioglitazone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: bacteria urine identified, blood potassium decreased, dehydration, hyperglycaemia, loss of consciousness, trichomoniasis . Pioglitazone dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LANTUS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Pioglitazone Side Effects Report #5394838-4
Pioglitazone side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on July 11, 2007. Female patient, 36 years of age, weighting 260.1 lb, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with Pioglitazone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: bacteria urine, blood potassium decreased, dehydration, hyperglycaemia, loss of consciousness, trichomoniasis . Pioglitazone dosage: 15 MG, 2 IN 1 D, PER ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with LANTUS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Pioglitazone Side Effects Report #5225101-X
Pioglitazone side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Jan 19, 2007. Female patient, 44 years of age, weighting 194.4 lb, was diagnosed with glucose tolerance impaired and was treated with Pioglitazone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anoxic encephalopathy, cardiac arrest , fall , gastrointestinal haemorrhage, hyperglycaemia, loss of consciousness, respiratory arrest, sinus tachycardia. Pioglitazone dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZOLOFT, SYNTHROID, AMBIEN, SONATA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 08/15/2006.


Pioglitazone Side Effects Report #5501334-X
Pioglitazone side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Oct 19, 2007. Male patient, 74 years of age, weighting 186.0 lb, was diagnosed with cardiovascular event prophylaxis, cerebrovascular accident prophylaxis and was treated with Pioglitazone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hypoglycaemia, loss of consciousness. Pioglitazone dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZYPREXA, ASPIRIN, CALCIUM. Patient recovered.

Pioglitazone Side Effects Report #5605541-7
Pioglitazone side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from MEXICO on Jan 15, 2008. Female patient, 22 years of age, was diagnosed with blood glucose increased and was treated with Pioglitazone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: intentional overdose, loss of consciousness, suicide attempt. Pioglitazone dosage: 15 MG PER ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Pioglitazone Side Effects Report #5616544-0
Pioglitazone side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from MEXICO on Jan 29, 2008. Female patient, 22 years of age, was diagnosed with blood glucose increased and was treated with Pioglitazone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: intentional overdose, loss of consciousness, suicide attempt. Pioglitazone dosage: 15 MG PER ORAL, 50 TAB. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Pioglitazone Side Effects Report #5449490-6
Pioglitazone side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from GERMANY on Aug 22, 2007. Female patient, 62 years of age, was treated with Pioglitazone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: bradykinesia, disturbance in attention, fall , headache , hemiparesis, hyperreflexia, hypoglycaemia, loss of consciousness, malaise. Pioglitazone dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RAMIPRIL, METOPROLOL TARTRATE, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Pioglitazone Side Effects Report #5909611-5
Pioglitazone side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from GERMANY on Sept 25, 2008. Female patient, 62 years of age, was treated with Pioglitazone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: affective disorder, disturbance in attention, fall , headache , hemiparesis, hyperglycaemia, hypoglycaemia, loss of consciousness, malaise. Pioglitazone dosage: 45 MG (45 MG, 1 IN 1 D) PER ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with RAMIPRIL, METOPROLOL TARTRATE, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.