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22 People found this comment helpful

At the one month mark blood sugars are below target! I have to take this in the evening because it makes me soooo tired! Also I have noticed increase in blurred vision, don't care for that. I will discuss with doctor at next visit, until then I will continue taking as prescribed.

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6 People found this comment helpful

It was suggested by a diabetic nurse that I shouldn't be taking these pills, not good for me in the long run.

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factory | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
9/19/2013
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 1.0
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It was suggested by a diabetic nurse that I shouldn't be taking these pills, not good for me in the long run.

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
9/2/2013
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 3.0
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A.Patel | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Caregiver
8/22/2013
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 4.3
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It works well for me.Maintains blood sugar below 150 with proper diet to control diabetes type2

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sandcar | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/13/2013
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 5.0
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It helps keep my sugars down better then any other drug out there!

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pioz mf g2 forte | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Caregiver
6/30/2013
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.0
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This is good with this medicine, but it is true that pioglitazone is banded drug?

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moti | 55-64 | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/13/2013
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 3.0
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seems to be controlling blood sugar levels

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jd1 | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/27/2013
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 3.7
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Up to now the only symptom is a feeling of Nausea after about 2 hrs of taking the drug

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willie | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
3/26/2013
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 3.0
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TO many SIDE Affect

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
3/21/2013
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 4.3
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w2nhef | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
2/13/2013
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 4.3
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tom | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
10/8/2012
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 5.0
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thought all was ok until i read report that stated use of pioglitazone for more than 2 years or exceeding 28000 mg results in83% higher risk for bladder cancer-- now i hear it has fda warning attached--any suggestions?

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Luisa | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/25/2012
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 4.0
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So, far this medicaton has worked well for me.

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thadams | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/16/2012
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 5.0
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I've been on Actos for 2 months. My sugar level dropped to norm within 4 days. No side effects so far.

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tennishoe | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
3/20/2012
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 3.3
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have gained 50lbs since starting, and retaining water like crazy. i take off my socks an there is a one inch to one1/4 inch differeence between my ankle an calf.

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blh | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
9/28/2011
Condition: Other
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my feet are swelling so bad

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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/19/2011
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 5.0
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My sugers are very good now, but i have a lot of angzity and dont know if this is from this drug? Is this a problum for anyone?

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baycock | 55-64 | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
5/20/2011
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 2.7
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I have taken this med for over a year in various forms and dosages. I have gained 50 lbs, have back and leg pain, shortness of breath and increased tiredness. I informed my doctor today that I was discontinuing its use. I’ll return to update this post in a few months.

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Anonymous | 55-64 | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
3/26/2011
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 3.7
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hvaught11302 | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/13/2010
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 3.0
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swelling of feet and lower legs, short of breath, blood pressure 151/79 pulse of 55, tired, weight gain, vision problems, irregular body temperature, cough.

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Elizabeth | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
7/26/2010
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 1.0
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My docter told me that Actos cause cancer is this true

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