Atorvastatin + Pioglitazone

Uses

Pioglitazone and Atorvastatin are used in the treatment of diabetes with high cholesterol.

How it Works

How Pioglitazone and Atorvastatin work Pioglitazone and atorvastatin is a combination of two medications: pioglitazone and atorvastatin, which are used to treat diabetes associated with high blood cholesterol. Pioglitazone is an antidiabetic medication that increases the body's sensitivity to insulin. Atorvastatin is a lipid-lowering medication that blocks an enzyme (HMG-CoA reductase) necessary for cholesterol production in the body. This action lowers "bad" cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides while raising "good" cholesterol (HDL).

Side Effects

Common side effects of Pioglitazone and Atorvastatin include muscle pain, weight gain, edema (swelling), increased liver enzymes, bone fractures, and respiratory tract infections.

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