Actos medicine information

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Uses: What is Actos used for

Pioglitazone is used, alone or in combination with other medications, to treat type 2 diabetes in people whose diabetes cannot be controlled by diet and exercise alone. Pioglitazone is in a class of drugs called thiazolidinediones. It works by increasing your body's sensitivity to insulin, a substance your body produces to help control blood sugar levels.

Actos drug is an approved medication/substance by the FDA

How to take Actos

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Pioglitazone comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken once daily with or without meals. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take pioglitazone exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.

Side effects of Actos

Pioglitazone does not usually cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) when used alone, but it may cause low blood sugar when used with other medications for diabetes. If you have any of the following symptoms, eat or drink a food or beverage with sugar in it, such as hard candy or fruit juice, and call your doctor immediately. Symptoms of low blood sugar include: shakiness dizziness rapid heartbeat sweating confusion blurred vision headache numbness or tingling of the mouth weakness tiredness pale color sudden hunger

Overdose: If you suspect a Actos overdose

In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.

Missed a dose of Actos

Take the missed dose as soon as your remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.

Actos alternatives and Generics names

Oglo, Actos, Pioglitazone, PIOGLITAZONE HYDROCHLORIDE,

Diabetes related

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