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Actos is a glitazone which is a kind of diabetes-related drug (nutritional or metabolic agent).

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Drug Class

Glitazone drug

Generic Drug

Pioglitazone

Side Effects

Common

Headache
Weight gain
Flatulence
Passing gas
Muscle pain
Aching muscles
Fluid retention

Treats

Type 2 diabetes
Condition
Diabetes mellitus
Condition
High blood sugar (hyperglycemia)
Condition

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Anyone here have or know someone who is diabetic that takes actos (pioglitazone)?

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Why is actos (pioglitazone) still prescribed given that lawyers have sued? Should I talk to my doc about it?

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What is the difference between actos and avandia (rosiglitazone). does actos have the same side effects as avandia (rosiglitazone)?

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I've noticed taking Actos (pioglitazone) at the same time as metformin helps with some of the GI side effects. Is this a true benefit or am I just imagining it?

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What med is better for you Actos (pioglitazone) or Glyburide I am a 65 year old man whom have been taken Glyburide and now my Dr want's me to take Actos (pioglitazone) I have notice that ACTOS (pioglitazone) have been haveing a lot of lawsuirs

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I have nerve damage on my right leg and i am also daibatic i am taking actos (pioglitazone) 35mg when i take this medication it boder me a lot i hardly can walk.

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