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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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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timothy | 35-44 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/13/2010
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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caused an allergic reaction and wieght gain
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
5/26/2010
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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Tec costr and the weight gain. I have not taken this drug for over 2 1/2 months and have lsot over 20 pounds.
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Sandy | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/21/2010
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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I have been on Actos for 30 days, it is effective and happy now that my sugars are where they should be, BUT I have edema already with light swelling and with Actos the swelling has increased....I need to see my doctor soon.
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sailbyme | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
3/17/2010
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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Like the other post I'm on 5 meds for type 2 so I don't know which one is the culprit. But I'm always tired. I've gained about 20 pounds and don't have energy for anything. I'd rather take my chances with the hign blood sugar. This isn't living.
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Roland | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/17/2010
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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This drug caused me to swell up both feet and addominal pain and bloated feeling to the point had to go ER where they told me to quit taking this Drug.... I was on it about 35 days,....
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ognigb | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/27/2009
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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My husband already takes actos... Why did they add this if it is the same thing? Should I be giving him both of them at the same time?
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
2/8/2009
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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pepo | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/26/2008
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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I am taking this medications for three months now, with great results and no weight gain.
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lisae | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Caregiver
8/3/2008
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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one of six pills being taken actos,micardis,metformin,prevastin,lisinopril,&glipizide xl is all this needeed??
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Harold | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/7/2008
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 4.3
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Since my Doctor prescribed this medication it has been pretty effective, I have naticed a definite decline in blood sugsrs
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Alyssa | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
1/1/2008
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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Im Depressed And I Gained Weight My Blood Sugars Are Ok Though.
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normal again | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
12/21/2007
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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Great choice after 2 years of other pics. None even came close. Thanks for the actos I am normal again
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lawanda | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
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