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Actos
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What is Actos
3'-beta-Sialyl-beta-lactoseThe Generic name of this drug
Actos Overview & Background
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3'-beta-Sialyl-beta-lactose
Actos Reviews: What are patients saying about Actos?
5Patient Review
8/14/2014 Glimprideride (3mg) twice daily in conjunction with ACTOS has helped to keep my sugar levels at a healthy 100 or lower, especially in the morning before eating. I've been taking this medication for years with few issues and would recommend it to others.
5Patient Review
1/8/2016 Actos really helped to get my A-1c down to a healthy level. I was taken off the medication for a period of time, but my levels shot back up without it. I'm glad to be back on it and feeling better than ever.
4Patient Review
7/4/2014 Actos has been keeping my blood sugar levels around 130 for the past year, which is a significant improvement from before. However, I have also gained 25 pounds in that time frame. Additionally, I've been experiencing some shortness of breath. My doctor is putting me on Januvia now.
4Patient Review
12/20/2014 I was taking 45mg daily, and within the last 6 months I cut that dose in half without any effect on my glucose levels. My A1c has been around 7 for years now. After taking Actos for around 10 years, my new endocrinologist suggests not using it further because of potential side effects (stated in these reviews). None of which I have experienced. Questions: What are the expected side effects of stopping Actos short term and long term?
4Patient Review
8/24/2014 I have gained 50 pounds since starting this medication. I don't think that's good, especially because it seems like I'm retaining fluid.
Patient Q&A Section about actos
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.Is Actos a safe drug?
"Actos is safe to take if it is approved by the FDA."
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What are the side effects of taking Actos?
"The text describes a number of health problems that can cause swelling in the feet, ankles, or lower legs. These include: bladder cancer, low blood sugar level, high blood pressure, liver problems, macular edema, broken bones, and congestive heart failure."
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What does Actos do?
"Pioglitazone is a drug used to control high blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes. It helps to restore your body's proper response to insulin, which lowers your blood sugar."
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Why was Actos taken off the market?
"Actos, a popular diabetes drug, has been pulled from the market in France and Germany after it was linked to bladder cancer."
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