User Reviews - Actos Oral
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Reviewer: Nbg, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I just started taking this medication and was wondering how long it takes for it to kick in the system. So far, my sugar still shows high!
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Reviewer: 55-64 Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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I took this drug for over 2 years without major problems A1C under 7 and AM blood levels around 120-130. After stopping upon advice of MD A1C is now 7.3 and AM blood level is around 180. MD has placed me back on 45mg today.
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Reviewer: Old salt, 65-74 Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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doesnt appear to lower my blood sugar and ended up with weight gain that I cant seem to get rid of. thinking of dropping the med.
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Reviewer: 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Caregiver)
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After taking actos for 4 months, my 85 yr old mother was suffering from swollen legs, swollen feet, leg cramps at night, weight gain, tiredness and shortness of breath. Out of frustration, I told her to quit taking the drug, and I took her to a new doctor.
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Reviewer: tammra, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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the medication is working good.
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