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    Actos: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects - Drugs.com

    • Actos is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes. Learn about its warnings, interactions, and how to take it safely and effectively.… See more

    What Is Actos?

    Actos is an oral diabetes medicinethat helps control blood sugar levels. Actos is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diab… See more

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    Warnings

    You should not use Actos if you have severe or uncontrolled heart failure, active bladder cancer, or … See more

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    Before Taking This Medicine

    You should not use Actos if you are allergic to pioglitazone, or if you have: 1. severe or uncontrolled heart failure; or 2. diabetic ketoacidosis(call your doctor for treatment). This medic… See more

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    How Should I Take Actos?

    Take Actos exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasi… See more

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    Dosing Information

    Usual Adult Dose for Diabetes Type 2: -Patients without congestive heart failure: Initial dose: 15 mg or 30 mg orally once a day -Patients with congestive heart failure (New York … See more

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    What Is Actos?
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  1. Actos contiene pioglitazona. Es un medicamento antidiabético que se usa para tratar la diabetes mellitus tipo 2 (no dependiente de la insulina) en adultos, cuando metformina no es adecuada o no ha funcionado correctamente. Este tipo de diabetes se presenta generalmente en los adultos.

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    For reducing blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes, the recommended starting dosage of Actos is 15 mg or 30 mg once per day. Your doctor will monitor your blood sugar levels and use these readings to determine the best dose for you.

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    ACTOS should be taken once daily and can be taken without regard to meals. The recommended starting dose for patients without congestive heart failure is 15 mg or 30 mg once daily. The recommended starting dose for patients with congestive heart failure (NYHA Class I or II) is 15 mg once daily.

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    Usually, your starting dosage will be 15 mg or 30 mg once per day. If your blood sugar level isn’t responding well enough, your doctor can increase your daily dose by 15 mg. The maximum dosage is 45 mg once per day.

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    Does Actos have any side effects?
    Yes. In studies, people taking higher dosages of Actos reported more side effects. Common side effects of A ctos include headache, muscle pain, and sore throat. If you think you’re having side effects from Actos, talk with your doctor.

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    Is Actos a generic drug?
    Actos is available as the generic drug pioglitazone. Generics usually cost less than brand-name drugs. Talk with your doctor if you’d like to know about taking generic pioglitazone. If you have questions about how to pay for your prescription, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.

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    How much Actos can I take a day?
    Also, a drug called gemfibrozil (Lopid) can increase the level of Actos in your body. Gemfibrozil is used to lower blood levels of triglycerides, a type of fat. If you take gemfibrozil, your doctor will likely limit your dosage of Actos to 15 mg once per day. Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about the dosage for Actos.

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    What is Actos used for?
    What is Actos? Actos is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels. Actos is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Actos is not for treating type 1 diabetes.

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    What if I miss a dose of Actos?
    If you miss your dose of Actos, take it as soon as you remember. But if it’s nearly time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Take your next dose at the regularly scheduled time. Do not take more than one dose of Actos to make up for a missed dose. Will I need to use Actos long term?

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    Is Actos a long-term treatment?
    Yes, Actos is typically taken as a long-term treatment. If you and your doctor determine that Actos is safe and effective for you, it’s likely that you’ll take it long term. Your doctor may adjust your dosage based on certain factors. Your doctor may start you on a lower dosage of Actos if you have heart failure that is less severe.

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  3. WebMD
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    Pioglitazone (Actos) - Uses, Side Effects, and More - WebMD

  4. Healthline
    https://www.healthline.com/health/drugs/actos

    Actos: Side Effects, Dosage, Uses, What to Consider, and More

  5. Drugs.com
    https://www.drugs.com/mtm/pioglitazone.html

    Pioglitazone Uses, Side Effects & Warnings - Drugs.com

  6. GoodRx
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    Actos (pioglitazone): Uses, Side Effects, Dosage & Reviews - GoodRx

  7. clevelandclinic.org
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    Pioglitazone: Uses & Side Effects - Cleveland Clinic

  8. DailyMed
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    ACTOS- pioglitazone tablet - DailyMed

    Oct 25, 2022 · Initiate ACTOS at 15 mg or 30 mg once daily. Limit initial dose to 15 mg once daily in patients with NYHA Class I or II heart failure. • If there is inadequate glycemic control, the dose can be increased in 15 mg increments …

  9. medicine.com
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  10. nih.gov
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  11. Drugs.com
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