[emily923]

Oh I'd stay away from pioglitazone unless you taking it one month on and one month off for. No longer than 6-8 months and take a low dose if your going to..I think one a reddit page it said 30mgonce a day and no more than that. It also comes with rick of bladder cancer and you shouldn't take it if you've got heart problems or at risk of edema. It's quite a dangerous drug if you don't use it properly.... personally I'd stick with something herbal that isn't as strong or dangerous.

Some drugs commonly used to treat Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) may be preferable to pioglitazone, or at least have a milder side effect profile, while still promoting fat redistribution.

Metformin is perhaps the most commonly prescribed drug for T2DM.  It's regarded as one of the safest drugs, although getting your lipids and other blood chemistry tested regularly is essential if you're taking a drug long-term.

Bromocriptine, an older drug for Parkinsonism but approved in the US for T2DM, also redistributes fat from visceral to subcutaneous fat stores.