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Reviewer: awwa, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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Too many problems reported with this medication
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Reviewer: lifesaver2U, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Caregiver)
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> DO NOT TAKE ACTOS <
***_PLEASE READ THE LOW ACTOS REVIEWS FIRST_***
THIS DRUG HAS BAD HEALTH HISTORY FOR MANY
INCLUDING DEATH FOR SOME
WORTH CHANGING TO A NEW DOCTOR
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Reviewer: xxxxx, 65-74 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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after taking actos for about 6 weeks I developed severe muscle pain in my right arm moving up to my shoulder and down to my hand I stopped taking it
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Reviewer: High Flyer, 55-64 Male on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)
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Was previously taking Lantus and Jardiance, switched to Actos. Blood sugar averaged 95 previously, now is 145 on 15 mg/ day. Not very effective after 3 weeks so going to a double dose
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Reviewer: actos, 75 or over Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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Still maintain glucose level
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