Alternatives to pioglitazone
1 same-class SPL records vs pioglitazone - uses, FAERS reaction fields, and OTC/Rx flags from public FDA sources.
Brand: Actos
How to read a high-report FAERS peer set
pioglitazone ranks in the upper FAERS-volume third of the corpus (#156 of 524); 1 same-class peers are listed for field comparison only. Labeled indication field for pioglitazone: Pioglitazone is used to help manage blood sugar in adults who have type 2 diabetes.
Top FAERS reaction fields for pioglitazone total 26,068 reports across 10 reactions, set beside rosiglitazone. Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not per-patient risk.
About pioglitazone
Pioglitazone (Actos) is a medicine that helps control blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes. It works along with diet and exercise.
Used for: Pioglitazone is used to help manage blood sugar in adults who have type 2 diabetes. It is used in addition to diet and exercise. This medicine will not work for type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis.
1 Thiazolidinedione peers (wide set)
pioglitazone vs rosiglitazone · FAERS reaction fields
FAERS top-reaction field "Bladder Cancer" shows the widest count spread between pioglitazone and rosiglitazone in this extract (8,736-report gap on that field). Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not prevalence rates.
| Side Effect | pioglitazone | rosiglitazone |
|---|---|---|
| Bladder Cancer | 8,736 | - |
| Blood Glucose Increased | 3,385 | - |
| Nausea | 2,919 | - |
| Weight Decreased | 2,083 | - |
| Diarrhoea | 1,679 | - |
| Death | 1,541 | - |
| Fatigue | 1,480 | - |
| Vomiting | 1,432 | - |
"-" means no reports for that reaction. Report counts reflect total FAERS submissions, not prevalence rates.
pioglitazone FAERS volume vs class peers
FAERS volume band
pioglitazone is FAERS corpus rank #156 of 524 (high volume tercile). Top-reaction field total: 26,068.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does pioglitazone sit in FAERS report volume vs Thiazolidinedione peers? ▼
Registry note: FAERS counts are voluntary reports and do not establish causation or risk rates. This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Do not stop or change your medication without talking to your doctor or pharmacist.
Field note for pioglitazone: see also the generic vs brand label guide when reading Actos SPL strings.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.