- A Question for MEN from a concerned wife 21st May 2010
... been on levemir for about 1 1/2 years. He also takes actos . He is slack at best at testing his blood sugar,...
- questions on advandia, actos and amaryl 10th April 2010
... Hi, I am on Actos , and when I started my doctor said if I had any side...
... I had a bad reaction to Actos about 2 years ago. I gained about 10% of my body...
- I have T2 Diabetes, so now what? 9th March 2010
... so I am leaving it alone. I was started on 15 mg of Actos once in the morning and cannot tell a difference yet...
- Actos 24th February 2010
... I have taken Actos for about 5 years and have not gained weight, though...
- Januvia is not working for me - need help 9th June 2009
... about Avandia and possible bone loss, so he gave me Actos . I almost died from congestive heart failure. He ... took me off Actos , but my BS went up with only the 2 drug combo. He...
- Is My Father Diabetic? 11th May 2009
... just looked up Actoplus Met...it's a combination of Actos plus Metformin. Both are insulin-sensitising drugs...
- Stressed over Lantus 22nd March 2009
... When I started using Lantus the Dr also gave me some Actos but said if I need it I will have it, why would I ... and not use it because I do have those spikes does Actos keep spikes from happening? So, until I have a new...
- Newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and scared 11th February 2009
... chicken. I was able to go off the insulin to orals ( Actos ). My last cath (Oct. 08), I was told the arteries...
- Water retention 7th January 2009
... effect of some diabetes medications such as Avandia or Actos . Some people have it when first beginning on insulin...
- Side effects of Januvia? Anyone? 19th December 2008
... bone loss, my doctor took me off and started me on Actos . I had 3 of the major side effects, including massive ... had congestive heart failure.
I was taken off the Actos and my A1c climbed to almost 10 after a few months...
... bone loss, my doctor took me off and started me on Actos . I had 3 of the major side effects, including massive ... had congestive heart failure.
I was taken off the Actos and my A1c climbed to almost 10 after a few months...
- Another Metfromin Question 21st November 2008
... go away with time?
If not he wants me to try Actos , but I had afib and am because of the water possible...
... If this doesn't work he told me he wants me to try Actos I have afib and my left ventricle is mildly enlarged ... cardiologist and was told if I began to hold water stop the Actos and call my primary. My EF is 70.
After talking...
... There is also Actos that can be taken, but if you have any heart problems...
- Nesidioblastosis? Fasting Hypoglycemia + Reactive. 19th November 2008
... 15lbs in the past year!
One endo told me to take Actos (which I think is the same as Precose) but I can't...
- Diabetes/Edema 14th November 2008
... insulin.... two drugs of the same class, Avandia, and Actos , both have well-known and documented side effect of...
- Question 4th September 2008
... my doctor has told me is to watch with taking the actos , januvia and the increase of glucotrol is to watch...
- Question 1st September 2008
... gained 40-50lbs from the in a years time being put onto actos . I am also insulin resistance. My question is, how ...
I know for a fact that in my case it was the actos , because being taken off of it, I had lost that weight...
... know...there are many more oral meds out there beside actos ......
... dosages available from the pharmaceutical companies.
Actos is a medicine which can also cause fluid retention...
... started diabeties meds 2 yrs ago after the heart attack. Actos , and glucotrol. Actually my cardiologist had recommended ... the change of getting of actos , and changing my cholesterol med because the 2 were ... 10mg 2x's daily) dinner and b4 bed, and added again actos 15mg because when I was asked about doing insulin ... singulair 10mg
diabeties: januvia 100mg, glucotrol 20mg, actos 15mg
acid reflux: aciphex 20mg
high cholesterol...
... dosages available from the pharmaceutical companies.
Actos is a medicine which can also cause fluid retention ... years time, I lost again. But being put back onto Actos again, am afraid of it coming back. I have always...
... control of my sugars and lost weight, too.
I took Actos for several years myself and had terrible fluid retention...
... back I can lose weight, and exericse again. Being off Actos for 8 months I lost the original weight I gained because...
- newly diagnosed and new to this board 24th July 2008
... hearing the words were hard.
My doctors gave me actos 15/500 and it has made me sicker than a dog. Vomiting...
... its treatment here.
Nausea is a side-effect of Actos that should be immediately reported to your doctor ...
If you are vomiting.....it is likely that the Actos is having no effect on your sugars because it is largely...
- Advandia/Actos..Side effects...Somethings wrong with me! HELP! 4th July 2008
... diagnosed with insulin resistance and was put on first actos then advandia.
Actos made me horribly sick I could...
- ActoPlus Met 1st July 2008
... afraid to take it because of the things about the Actos and its relation to Avandia. If anyone has any information...
- Avandia and name of the new drug? 17th May 2008
... and cannot recall the name. Anyone?
Could it be Actos ?...
... avandia in regards to cardiovascular risk/mortality is actos
januvia and byetta are the other medications that...
- Does Type 2 diabeties and Metformin= extreme weakenss and tirdness... 9th April 2008
... pain and near tears.
my dr. switched my meds to actos and found they didn't work as well and was leaning ... usefulness? i'd talk w/my doc immediately....maybe actos may work for you? good luck!...
- Byetta, anyone? 1st April 2008
... Could not take metformin. Actos caused severe swelling. Doc put me on Byetta in Feb...
- Is there such a thing a too much insulin 25th March 2008
... improve insulin sensitivity. Insulin sensitizing drugs ( Actos , Avandia :() may help, but getting exercise, reducing...
- Frustrated 22nd February 2008
... I had been on Actos and Glucatrol (sp?) for years. For the past few years ... doctor again about my ankles. He took me off the Actos . Within a week my ankles were normal. It was wonderful...
- All these meds? 6th February 2008
... which appear to cause heart attacks are Avandia and Actos , and he doesn't seem to be on them, so not to worry...
- Byetta? 5th February 2008
... Metformin does not agree with my colon and Actos has been causing severe swelling. Doc started me...
- Metformin/Actos VS. holistic treatments - please help 30th January 2008
... been taking Metformin, 500 mg 3x daily, as well as Actos , 30 mg 1x daily. Of course, there's the weight gain...
- New to insulin 19th January 2008
... years. I was taking 1000mg of metformin twice a day, actos 30mg once a day and glyburide 5mg twice a day. With ... discontinue taking the glyburide but continue taking the actos and metformin. I've been on this regimen for about...
- Questions about Diabetes 16th January 2008
... years and still don't now.
Right now, I'm taking ACTOS samples, but I'm iffy with this. My blood sugar level...
... 3393313]Hello everyone.
Right now, I'm taking ACTOS samples, but I'm iffy with this. My blood sugar level...
... how the doctor at the community hospital put me on Actos and my history of course and all of the medications...
- How long to work? 28th December 2007
... tough. I want him to change meds. Bro in law is on Actos 30 and thinks it is a wonder. It keeps him at 100...
- Health insurance for diabetic 11th December 2007
... to make the pills I take last. Right now, I'm on ACTOS samples. I only broke down and went to a clinic since ... . Had to pay with a credit card, but I hope this ACTOS stuff works....
- How many pill are too much 4th December 2007
... wants to add more pills to my routine. I am taking actos and janumet (combo of januvia & metformin)
HA1C...
- Help! Can't stop losing weight!! 11th October 2007
... 159 until my doctor changed me from the Avandaryl to Actos , then I started to lose again (151lbs.). I told my ... about this and he added Amaryl to the Metformin and Actos because that had been the only change in my meds....
- Weight Loss Stalled 6th September 2007
... started eating better and walking, my doctor put me on actos in addition to my metformin and finally lantus-fifteen...
- Actos/Avandia Someone please give information 16th August 2007
... My husband is taking Actos :) every other day now plus bitter melon and fenugreek...
... I take Actos and Metformin. Don't stop taking your meds, I mean...
... [QUOTE=sunshine12;3161069]I take Actos and Metformin. Don't stop taking your meds, I mean ... till you get a new Doc. Good luck
He won't stop Actos or whatever the other pill is he's taking but I think ... with his numbers he should try cutting back on Actos due to the new "black box" warning....
... still not really being answered. I refuse to take Actos or Avandia due to they are all on the FDA list as ... your blood sugar levels within 2 weeks, Avandia and Actos is a long term assisting agent that takes about 6...
... until I run out and then he will switch me over to actos ....
... until I run out and then he will switch me over to actos .
CTRICH: Are your glucose numbers in the safe range...
... I'm very confused. Isn't it the Avandia and Actos that have to now have the new "black label"?? not ... Metformin/glucophage ? I take the actos plus met and januvia. anyone ever heard anything ...
... Avandia will have the black box warning. I bet Actos is next. :(...
- insulin pumps 14th August 2007
... still eats honey and ice cream twice a month), took Actos as usual and today his glucose was 6.1. No exercise ... whatsoever, just Actos and those Indian herbs and this morning the dr said...
... still eats honey and ice cream twice a month), took Actos as usual and today his glucose was 6.1. No exercise ... whatsoever, just Actos and those Indian herbs and this morning the dr said...
... must be doing something right. Again, he does take Actos (which they are looking at now for heart attack) but...
- My Metformin isnt working as well as it used to 6th August 2007
... to the Metformin. I'm currently on Metformin ER and Actos myself....
... Actos 30mg. 1 time daily. You can find more info at [COLOR ... ="Blue"]http://www.actos.com/ actos /home.aspx. I will say that it is expensive though ... insurance and it cost me about $225 a month just for the Actos . They have Actomet also, it is Actos and Metformin...
- Confused about what to eat 29th July 2007
... for almost a year and my doctor has recently added Actos along with it. My glucose levels remain around 170...
... for almost a year and my doctor has recently added Actos along with it. My glucose levels remain around 170 ... often) having a yummy dessert.
The addition of the Actos should help to bring down your glucose levels. Do...
- What can possibly be going on with me 23rd July 2007
... dosage of glucovance. My doctor has now prescribed me Actos . Has anyone used Actos and what type of side effects...
... dosage of glucovance. My doctor has now prescribed me Actos . Has anyone used Actos and what type of side effects ... I would love some input on this.
thank you.
:)
Actos almost killed me...It truly helped my Diabetis...BUT...
- Issues with low blood sugar on Medications 19th July 2007
... Byetta, (2) 500 mg. tabs of Metformin and 5 mg of Actos daily. For the last 2 weeks (it seems like 3 to 4 ... my sugar levels, so we decided to stop taking the Actos . He really wants me to lose more weight which I told...
- Coping with spouse's diabetes 15th July 2007
... years there to lower glucose levels. When my husband's Actos wasn't working I found out about bitter melon and...
- Actos 5th June 2007
... I got switched from Avandia today, $52 for Actos compared to $30 for Avandia, that sucks.
Part ... some study in the next few years finds problems with Actos ....
- Type 2 Diabetes 30th May 2007
... to take glucophage twice a day. I also use to be on actos but I was allergic to it. I am only now on the one...
- Carb Count 13th May 2007
... diabetic specialist and she didn't know why I was put on Actos because she didn't think my "numbers" warranted it...
- Blood Sugar High won't go down. 11th May 2007
... are a lot. Metformin, Avandia, Glyburide, Starlix, Actos off the top of my head. There are some in the same...
- Question About Actos 2nd May 2007
... I believe that Actos is a Thiazolidinedione and does the same job that ... much as $30 in the retail price. Have a look at the Actos website as well, most brand name medication has some...
- Has Anyone Lost Weight? 28th April 2007
... exercises at all; just stopped the sugars and takes SOME Actos and Amaryl (which weren't working) and the 2 formulas...
- need of help drastically 19th April 2007
... from insulin, she then was perscribed starlix with actos and it did wonders for her. Her blood sugar was ...
... exercises at all; just stopped the sugars and takes SOME Actos and Amaryl (which weren't working) and the 2 formulas...
- Byetta Feedback? 11th April 2007
... that he refused to continue with it. On Amaryl and Actos his readings were 200-300 anyway with drinking 5 to...
... s. But, I was always skinny until Kaiser put me on Actos . Then, I blew up like a balloon. Ultimately, one of ... the docs took me off actos , thank goodness. Now, I'm skinny again, but still...
... all that weight with no exercise. He takes a Little Actos , Amaryl (dangerous, IMO), bitter melon and fenugreek...
- Pre-Diabetes: Meds & BG Questions 29th March 2007
... the Januvia, so my doc called in a prescription for Actos (which when I finish the Januvia I will start the ... Actos )
I was wondering what your experiences with Actos ... are? Have any of you switched from Januvia to Actos . What are the benfits? Any drawbacks? Any info much...
... any experience with Januvia, and my experience with Actos is about 3 years in the past, now. But it was very ... side effects and my sugars were well-controlled with Actos and a good diet for about 3 years running. I have...
- lOW SUGAR LEVELS... 25th March 2007
... before that it happened as well twice.
Iam taking ACTOs 15 mg and gylbution 5mg or something like that I...
... [QUOTE=Roy47;2881969].. Iam taking ACTOs 15 mg and gylbution 5mg or something like that I ... what you are taking and when you are taking it. :) Actos wouldn't make you go hypo. If the other medication...
- Meds and diabetes, please help 22nd March 2007
... 500 4xdaily) and now my doctor just added 30mg of actos . My blood sugars have been more normal and I just ... started taking the actos one week ago. I was told that I am taking the maximum ... may work like glucovance that I could take with the actos ? I have even lost 15 pounds so I don't know why my...
... 500 4xdaily) and now my doctor just added 30mg of actos . My blood sugars have been more normal and I just ... started taking the actos one week ago. I was told that I am taking the maximum ... may work like glucovance that I could take with the actos ? I have even lost 15 pounds so I don't know why my...
... Not sure if your doctor mentioned this to you, but actos can take up to 6-8 weeks before you start to see results...
... I am on Metformin, Actos , and Starlix for my diabetes. I had similar problems...
- Amaryl users 8th March 2007
... different drug class than Metformin are Avandia and Actos . These have a similar effect to metformin in that...
- Question About Blood Glucose Numbers 19th February 2007
... fenugreek which is also in DBcare. And half his meds of Actos and Amaryl which led him to have a glucose of 250...
- Confused about oral med or insulin 9th February 2007
... twice a day. Then it was changed to ACTOplusMet ( Actos & metformin) twice a day. Next, Glucotrol XL was...
... added Glucophase, 1000 mg twice a day, along with Actos at bedtime. His fasting is down around 160 for the...
- Byetta 19th January 2007
... to the 10 mcgs with no side effetcs. He is also on Actos . He has been a diabetic a lot longer than me and it...
- Metphormin and Actos for Diabetes type 2 17th January 2007
... [QUOTE=madhu.aryal;2748331]I have been in Actos 45 mg once in the morning a day for last 8 months...
- Metformin, how long ?? 14th January 2007
... Metformin works pretty quick. Not like Actos , or Amaryl that take a few days to a few weeks. You...
... the results are seen after four weeks. I am taking Actos 45 mg once a day in the morning before b'fast and...
- New, need help with questions. 11th January 2007
... the help of metformin and insulin sensitizers like actos or avandia. ;)
Mark...
- Licensed Dietician??? 7th January 2007
... worth researching, is bitter melon. He has been on Actos and Amaryl but neither have had the effects , the...
- Bitter Melon and Diabetes Success 1st January 2007
... years ago. His glucose had been 200-215 on Amaryl and Actos and the doctor said he has to take insulin.
I ... China.
Generally, if we lived in India we'd not be on Actos ; we'd be on bitter melon.
I bought a bottle of...
... years ago. His glucose had been 200-215 on Amaryl and Actos and the doctor said he has to take insulin.
I ... China.
Generally, if we lived in India we'd not be on Actos ; we'd be on bitter melon.
I bought a bottle of...
- when nothing works 27th December 2006
... type II diabetes, i take 5 x 500mg methformin, one actos , 4 x 50mg glicazide, one satvin? and a few others...
... type II diabetes, i take 5 x 500mg methformin, one actos , 4 x 50mg glicazide, one satvin? and a few others...
