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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[email protected] | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
1/23/2008
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 2.0
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I gained 20 lbs after taking Actos. I found myself tired all the time and could not keep my excerize level up anymore. I stopped taking ACTOS and started taking Januvia and I saw an immediate change and I am now running 4 miles /day aain and losing weight. I feel great again.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
it has caused me to have serious side effects with my heart
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cc1210 | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/18/2008
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 2.7
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I just started taking it so I really have no oppionion at this time
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mothman1113 | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/15/2008
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 3.7
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i take the 15mg for approx 6mo's now after taking avandia 2mg, and have started having weight gain and swelling in the feet and legs, which i had none with the 2mg avandia
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
1/11/2008
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 1.7
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I've been taking Actos for about 8 months, the med works well but I have gained about 40 lbs and I have swelling in my legs and some slight breathing problems.
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jruppel | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
1/10/2008
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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it has caused swelling in legs an to much stuff in my urine, and possible heart problems
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mom2grls0204 | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
1/4/2008
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 2.7
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Type 2 diabetic, before starting actos 30mg my sugars were in the 300's. Been on Actos 30mg for a year now and my sugars are in the mid to upper 200's. Just got changed today to actos 45mg. We will see what happens.
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SONNY G. | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
1/1/2008
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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Ihave type 2 diabetes,for 7yr's I've suffered from hypoglycemia useing glyburide 3mg./day! use of ACTOS 45mg/day for the last 4yr's years has changed my life! I've had not had any incident of HYPOGLYCEMIA(low sugar} since useing ACTOS!! every diabetic is different! but ACTOS works great for me!!!!
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Darryle | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
12/30/2007
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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This medication has successfully controlled my gluclose levels.
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lostone | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
12/30/2007
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 2.7
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I first took three pills a day, started having bad stomach problems, was bottomed out all the time. Backed off the dosage and kept getting sick, now I am not taking the drug at all and am having trouble keeping my numbers up.Doctors never told me it could get better.
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Jacksprat101 | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
12/26/2007
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.7
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I was unaware of the side affects of this med. I've devloped what has become severe joint pain after just only 2 months of taking this med. I failed to see the cause until I checked this site for possible side affects and realized that the timing made alot of sence
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PATSY | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/26/2007
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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WAS OFF,SUGAR HIGH,BACK ONAM INSULIN DEPEND,HAVE SOME BALANCE PROBLEM
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bagman | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/26/2007
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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The first time I took this drug and everyday after, it has made me sick. I get upset stomach then dry heaves. At first I thought it was flu but every time I take it I do the same thing. And this is within 10 min. of taking it. I quit for a few days and was fine. I thought it can't be the drug so I took it again after a week off and it happened again every time I took it. So I quit taking it all together.
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tchrsondra | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/19/2007
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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It has controlled my diabeties; however, I have started experiencing stomach pain.
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Tony | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
12/11/2007
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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affects breathing
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/3/2007
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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worked well for 2 months then a steady decline in effetivness
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Fxymama | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
11/19/2007
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 3.7
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I only have one negative thing to say about this medication and it is a warning to pregnant women. Even if you doctor says it is safe DO NOT TAKE IT during pregnancy. My son has serious health conditions now linked to this medication that I was taking while pregnant.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
11/17/2007
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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Super control of blood sugar levels with this drug.
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
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