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Medications›Actos

Actos

Actos is a glitazone which is a kind of diabetes-related drug (nutritional or metabolic agent).
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledgereviewed this
Internal Medicine 39 years experience
Drug Class

Glitazone drug

Generic DrugPioglitazone

Side Effects

Common

Headache
Weight gain
Flatulence
Passing gas
Muscle pain
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Treats

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

A 68-year-old female asked:
Now that Actos is still on the market, has anything changed? Also, whats the best time to take it? Im more of a brunch kind of person?
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A 56-year-old male asked:
Is actos (pioglitazone) still ok to take?
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A 36-year-old male asked:
Is actos (pioglitazone) still on the market?
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A 28-year-old male asked:
Please describe the medication: actos (pioglitazone)?
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A 39-year-old member asked:
What is dangerous about actos (pioglitazone) medication?
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Can anyone tell me what the drug actos (pioglitazone) does?
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Are there any serious consequences of taking actos (pioglitazone)?
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A 46-year-old member asked:
How does actos (pioglitazone) help my diabetes?
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A 43-year-old member asked:
What are common actos (pioglitazone) side effects?
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A 19-year-old male asked:
What is all the controversy over actos (pioglitazone)?
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