The one side effect that I hate is that over the years (almost immediately, and continuingly) I gained 50 lbs.--wasn't eating even 1/3 of what I used to eat. When it says in the side effects "may cause weight gain" it REALLY DOES, and I haven't been able to lose that weight.
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after taking actos for about 6 weeks I developed severe muscle pain in my right arm moving up to my shoulder and down to my hand I stopped taking it
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Sugar | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/7/2007
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 4.0
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Before taking this medication my blood glucose was high in the mornings anywhere from 160 to 230 ---now i'm getting readings of eighties and nineties in the mornings----I am so pleased.
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alm_kee | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/1/2007
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 4.7
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I have been taking up to 2,000 units of insulin a day and the Actos is helping me to take less insulin because the insulin is so expensive and my insurance plan won't let me get any more insulin than the 24 vials of Lantus and Novolog each month.
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roundboyz316 | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Caregiver
11/1/2007
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been on this medication for a few years now. It has helped in lowering my blood sugar levels.
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Anonymous |
10/30/2007
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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not as effective as avandia
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jedwardssc | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/30/2007
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 2.3
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This medication made my feel swell terribly.
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Freda | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years |
10/29/2007
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 3.7
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The one side effect that I hate is that over the years (almost immediately, and continuingly) I gained 50 lbs.--wasn't eating even 1/3 of what I used to eat. When it says in the side effects "may cause weight gain" it REALLY DOES, and I haven't been able to lose that weight.
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ashkman | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
10/26/2007
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 2.7
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In two years taking actos not only I gained 25 pounds, but I also retaining water and having hard time to breath with swallon ankle and hands. I got off and not going back even if I die. I am seeking another med.
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ncpb978 | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/23/2007
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 3.7
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I have only been on Actos for 1 month. I was on avandia but was taken off due to the heart trouble threats.
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corky | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/21/2007
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 3.7
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sugar level droped from 120 to 108, but i gaind 20 pounds in two months need to get off actos
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ann | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/19/2007
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 5.0
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iam taking metformin and actos . my morning blood sugars ranged from 140 to 180. my doctor put me on one actos in the a m and now my blood sugar in the mornings are in the 120 range. I am very happy with actos.
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Dr. Y | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
10/16/2007
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 3.3
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In about 6 months with Actos I have gained 15 pounds. I had been able to control my glucose level for nearly 6 years with diet and exercise before my levels increased. Actos gives me a range of readings from 94 to 140. I am eating less and exercising more than ever to NO avail. Additionally, I have had about a dozen days of low blood sugar. I would gladly go to something else if there is something better. I have given Actos a fair trial and am very disappointed. Does the maker NOT understand Type 2 diabetes at ALL? Weight gain as a side effect is ludicrous! Dr. Walter YinglingRead More Read Less
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
10/16/2007
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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Overall this med has worked for me however; I have gained over 50 lbs in a two year period. My doctor has now prescribed byetta, which I now have been on it for 3 months.
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NOACTOS | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/14/2007
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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I was into menopause--no periods for several months-- when I started to take Actos. Within 10 days I had a menstrual period of 5 days--heavy bleeding, cramps. 15 days later I had another heavy period, same as the last one. I took myself off the drug; the periods have not returned.
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Iamreal | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
10/13/2007
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 4.3
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My doctor has me using Actos, we have my blood sugar down to very acceptable levels and I feel much better with actos and glyburide. There has not been any side effects unlike the Metaformin. I don't run to the bathroom anymore and don't feel like my heart is racing anymore, as i did with Metaformin (it was a reation). I also take glyburide with this and this combonation is working for me. Note, I don't drink and or smoke. I try to get as much exercise as possible by walking and by bicycle. Hope this helps someone.Read More Read Less
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Anonymous |
10/9/2007
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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RogerDWald | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
10/6/2007
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 3.0
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Takes all energy away. can hardley move about. Dont want to get out of chair. Very dizzy anytime anywhere.
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
9/27/2007
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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[email protected] | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/24/2007
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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i have just been placed on actos,but in reading the downside where there ig tooth problems and water retension.the tooth problem in what way is this a problem and is there another medication to take with much less downside.i also take glocavance too
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connie | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
9/21/2007
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 4.3
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sugar level stayed more level in over all not up and down and if I couldn't eat I din't drop so fast I could barely make to the breakroom
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Mom | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
9/18/2007
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 3.3
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Actos helped me to smooth my glucose levels and to stay within normal ranges. I had some difficulties at first with gastrointestinal distress but after several months I was able to figure out how to manage by eating the right things.
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