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Actos

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

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledgereviewed this

Internal Medicine 42 years experience

Drug Class

Glitazone drug

Generic DrugPioglitazone

Side Effects

Common

Treats

Type 2 diabetes

Condition

Diabetes mellitus

Condition

High blood sugar (hyperglycemia)

Condition

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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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Is actos (pioglitazone) still ok to take?

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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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What is dangerous about actos (pioglitazone) medication?

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Can anyone tell me what the drug actos (pioglitazone) does?

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Are there any serious consequences of taking actos (pioglitazone)?

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How does actos (pioglitazone) help my diabetes?

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What are common actos (pioglitazone) side effects?

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Actos

Glitazone drug

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