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Actos (pioglitazone)
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Drug Information
What is Actos used for?
This medicine is used along with diet and exercise to control blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes. It may be used in combination with other medications.
When should Actos not be taken?
Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to any ingredient in this medicine
What precautions should I follow when taking Actos?
Before using this medicine, tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding if you are taking any prescription medicine, nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement if you have a history of heart failure or other heart problems if you have a history of swelling if you have liver problems if you have any other medical condition
What special warning(s) should I be aware of when taking Actos?
It is possible that this medicine may reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills containing ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone. To avoid unwanted pregnancy, be sure to use some other form of contraception.
What are the side effects of Actos?
Most severe: Swelling; rapid weight gain; shortness of breath; nausea; vomiting; stomach pain; tiredness; loss of appetite; dark urine.
Most common: Upper respiratory tract infection; headache; sinus infection; muscle aches; tooth problems; excessive hunger, thirst, or urination; sore throat.
Other: Headache, hypoglycemia, muscle aches, respiratory tract infection, sinus inflammation, sore throat, swelling, tooth disorder
How should I take Actos?
How much medicine you take and how often you take it depends on many factors, including the condition being treated and the age and weight of the patient. If you have any questions about the amount and/or frequency of the medicine you are taking, talk with your health care provider. Carefully read the information provided with this medicine and reread it each time you get this prescription refilled. Take this medicine exactly as directed by your health care provider. This medicine may be taken with or without meals. Carefully follow the diet plan provided by your health care provider. Contact your health care provider at once if any of the following occurs: Nausea; vomiting; stomach pain; fatigue; loss of appetite; dark urine. Contact your health care provider at once if any of the following occur: An unusually rapid increase in weight; swelling; shortness of breath. During periods of stress such as fever, infection or surgery, you may need to change your insulin dose. Talk with your health care provider. When using this medicine with insulin or other diabetes medicine, be sure that you and your family members know the risks, symptoms (eg, numbness, fatigue, hunger, sweating, rapid pulse, confusion), and treatment (eg, sugar-containing beverages or food) of low blood sugar. This medicine may cause ovulation in women who have not reached menopause but do not ovulate. Be sure to use effective birth control methods while using this medicine. Lab tests may be required to monitor therapy. Be sure to keep appointments. Patients with previous medical conditions should talk with their health care provider before taking this medicine. Do not stop taking this medicine without checking with your doctor. Do not take more medicine than prescribed unless advised to do so by your health care provider. Contact your health care provider at once if you feel you have taken too much of this medicine. Do not take any other over-the-counter or prescription medications without talking with your doctor. This includes any herbal preparations or dietary supplements. If a dose is missed, take it as soon as possible. If several hours have passed or if it is nearing time for the next dose, do not double the dose to catch up, unless advised by your health care provider. If more than one dose is missed, contact your health care provider or pharmacist.
How should Actos be stored?
Store at 77 degrees F. Keep container tightly closed. Protect from moisture and humidity.
General Information:
If you have any questions about your medicine, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider. This medicine is only to be used by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not give it to others. This information is advisory only. It does not contain all information about this medicine. If you have any questions about your medicine, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.
