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My Mother Is Suffering From Cough And Her Voice Was

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Posted on Tue, 3 Mar 2020
Question: my mother is suffering from cough and her voice was blocked, she diabetic but in the recent all her blood sugar level is under control. she was taking pioplus 2mg and it's mentioned that it has a possible side effect is respiratory tract infection so it she has it I believe
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Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Its rare

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

Upper respiratory infection is one of rare side effects of pioglitazone. There is no need to worry.

If there is repeated incidence of upper respiratory tract infections usually preceded by sore throat then one can consider to alter or remove the Pioplus.

Hope, I answered your query.

Wish you good health,

Regards,
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My Mother Is Suffering From Cough And Her Voice Was

Brief Answer: Its rare Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for your query. Upper respiratory infection is one of rare side effects of pioglitazone. There is no need to worry. If there is repeated incidence of upper respiratory tract infections usually preceded by sore throat then one can consider to alter or remove the Pioplus. Hope, I answered your query. Wish you good health, Regards,