Actos for Type 2 Diabetes User Reviews (Page 2)

• Rub...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• February 23, 2022

"I have a strange reaction when I use Metformin alone. For some reason, Metformin doesn't work for me when I use it by itself. However, when combined with Pioglitazone (Actos), it works perfectly. I used to have to take Avandia with Metformin, but unfortunately, they stopped making or prescribing Avandia. I was worried nothing else would get Metformin to work for me like Avandia did, but I've been on Actos for around 10 years, and my A1C is around 5 each time it's checked. With Metformin alone, my A1C tends to be around 7.5 to 8! I haven't experienced any side effects at all. None! I guess some people gained weight on it, but I didn't. My weight has remained the same as when I was taking Avandia with Metformin. At any rate, I'm extremely glad Actos is available for people like me. I don't want to be on insulin and would have to be without it."

• Dav...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 18, 2021

"I have been taking 30 mg for 2 1/2 weeks now. I have had migraine headaches, blurred vision, dizziness, loss of balance, nausea, and stomach pain. Severe fatigue to the point I have spent 12 out of the past 14 days in bed or on the couch, unable to do normal daily functions. I have also gained 2 lbs. That may not sound like much, but when you take into account that I only eat half of a small homemade ham sandwich or equivalent per meal, that's a lot. 2 weeks ago I weighed 148 lbs, I now weigh 150 lbs and have been eating less than before starting Actos."

• evi...
• February 2, 2010

"Changing diet and exercise before starting Actos got my levels at a certain level at certain times during the day. Added Actos, my numbers didn't change, doctor still has me on it for some unknown reason."

• Gil...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• August 4, 2021

"I am 74 years old and have taken Actos for about 15 years and have recently gotten serious about tracking my sugar levels to indicate trends and medicine effects. I currently take Lantus and 3 metformin per day and my sugar levels are in the 80-110 range consistently. I stopped taking Actos and did not notice any effect on my sugar level. I am convinced that it does promote weight gain and swelling in the feet. I had no serious side effects, but as a person who has weight problems anyway, it is not the medication for me. I am glad I can dispense with taking it with my current medications. For those that it does help, I have no personal experience that would cause me to say do not take it. Not doing something about the sugar levels is far more risky than the side effects of this medicine."

• Anonymous
• May 5, 2011

"Causes edema. I lost 30 lbs in less than 3 months after going off Actos."

• sam...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 26, 2017

"Worked well at first. Now I get 200-plus readings when I wake up."

• nan...
• September 7, 2007

"I have been taking Actos for about two weeks. My ankles and legs have swelled, and my joints are extremely painful. I am discontinuing this drug."

• red...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 19, 2015

"Effective. However, because of issues with possible bladder cancer reports, my new endocrinologist immediately took me off Actos. Also, nausea and vomiting side effects."

• Lep...
• September 25, 2010

"My blood sugar level with Actos is higher than without taking it."

• vin...
• November 16, 2011

"Used to get hallucinations at times in the night after using pioglitazone. Scary side effect. My doctor changed me over to a different combination."

• Anonymous
• September 22, 2010

"Experienced many side effects, blood sugar was higher than before I was placed on Actos. My doctor took me off of it immediately. After she did, I felt great."

• ZOI...
• May 2, 2009

"I had never had any medicines that controlled my blood sugar levels like Actos. I am so happy to stay in my 100 realm."

• Anonymous
• September 7, 2009

"I have been taking Actos 45 mg for 1 month and have not experienced any side effects. It works well for me."

• dre...
• May 3, 2009

"It is a very effective drug when used correctly for suitable patients."

• arc...
• October 31, 2008

"Causes too many lows."