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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GrannyB | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
4/19/2012
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 3.7
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I have been told this medication was to protect my kidneys. Is this what it is for? I don't feel any different.
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Sue | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/6/2012
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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I have been taking Actos for 3 months and already having trouble with swollen feet,swollen face & fingers. Worried about bladder cancer advertised on tv. My doctor swears by this, but he's not the one whose gaining weight or swelling up. I got another dr. and she took me off of it immediately. Lost 20 right off the bat. Nothing but fluid. Taking Metformin,glipizide & furoside for fluid retention. She said that's all I needed.
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Anonymous | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
4/6/2012
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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About 4 yrs on Actos. Gained 32lbs. Muscle pain. Extreme edema of lower legs and ankles and feet. Edema became so bad I could no longer tolerate the itching caused by the edema stretching my skin. I have stopped Actos and now the edema is minor. Glucose readings have increased from average of 105 to 125.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
4/5/2012
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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actos kept my sugar in check about a year.my feet started to swell and the doctor took me off of it.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
4/3/2012
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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Fear it may have caused significant weight gain
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
3/14/2012
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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Actos is horrible. For 8 years I felt like I was 180yrs old. Water retention, swelling of everything, gained almost 30 lbs.All I could do is lie on the couch- everything hurt. Then my Endo took me off it and Ive lost 25 lbs and have gotton my life back. Dont suffer. Talk to your doctor!
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
3/11/2012
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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66 yr old male been using light dose of Actos for over 4 years for type 2 diabetes and my lab work has been 6.2 the past three years and I exercise and watch my carb intake.
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PSI | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
2/9/2012
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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I have had good results with Actos but, ia'm concerned about muscle weakness & liver cancer
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SISSS26 | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
2/8/2012
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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have used actos for one year ,started gaining weight ,very weak ,unable to walk 50 feet without having to rest, talk to dr and he said need to get weight off ,just 3 mos ago started to have severe pain and swelling in my legs ,severe shortness of breath ,blurred vision ,extreme fatigue ,chest pain ,abdominal swelling gained 40 lbs in 3 weeks .went to dr still need to lose weight ,went to er many times with chest pain ,even called an ambulance one night because the pain was so severe.they found nothing could not explain severe adema in my legs .finally after all this made an appointment with heart dr.he said get off actos ,so far been off it 2 days ,will ley you know how this goes .BAD DRUG ,BAD DRUGRead More Read Less
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bill | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
2/2/2012
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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I use actos daily to control my blood sugar. To this date it has worked just fine.
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joe | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
1/26/2012
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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Aged 67 make takin for 8 years. Other than weight gain of 10-15 lbs which I can't lose. It works blood sugars are 90-127
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CGOlesch | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
1/24/2012
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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After being on it for 2-1/2 years I had good A1C results but kept always having to urinate every 10 to 15 min. And for every pound I loss I gained 2 back I could not keep my weight down found out Actos keeps an average 10lbs on while your on it. Now I take it every two days as it helps keep blood sugars low. As long as I keep it in my system It seems to help.
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
1/23/2012
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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Hard to keep wight down, from time swallowing feet, little shortage of breath, getting lazy.
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lucyt | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Caregiver
1/20/2012
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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just started on it....10 days ago. so far not much difference in blood sugar. my doctor said Actos is banned in europe
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mrchurch | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
1/20/2012
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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Been taking for 11 years and has been very effective
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Anonymous | 65-74 | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
1/4/2012
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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i have had no side effects while taking actos for the past 8 years. my sugar level has always been in range ( BELOW 7).
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MAMA LUVS | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Caregiver
1/3/2012
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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THIS IS A BAD DRUG I GOT MY MOM OFF OF IT THEN SHE HAD BAD SIDE AFFECTS FROM WITHDRAWAL FROM ACTOS DO NOT EVER GO ON THIS DRUG BAD DRUG
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LMULion | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
12/29/2011
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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This product has become too expensive to continue to use.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
12/22/2011
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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Did not help in lowering sugar levels
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heartnsoul824 | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/17/2011
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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taking Actos, my feet, legs, and hands are severely swollen and have gained 25 lbs since taking Actos. I've been on this medication for over 5 months.
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