- Avandia discontinued? 11th February 2006
... anyone else heard this? She said they switched him to Actos after many years of taking Avandia.
I am really...
- How old were you when diagnosed with Type 2? 10th February 2006
... shock is still pretty fresh. He's on Metformin and Actos along with some bp medications and we have begun a...
- Diabetic neuropathy in feet and toes painful ? 6th February 2006
... long 3 or 4 years, gained 150 pounds, from Avandia, Actos , etc. lots of fluid......I was 134 to 274...when I...
- Side effects for Avandia and Actos? 22nd January 2006
... actos can cause liver problems so liver tests are usual...
- Sugar Substitutes and Diabetes 21st January 2006
... the side effects of medications such as Avandia and Actos . Many seemingly reputable researchers put these diabetic...
... wrong. I don't have any experience or knowledge about Actos . Maybe they are not considering what "might" happen ... foot or leg is worse than some side effect Avandia or Actos might(and I say might) have on you? The chance of ... mplications. I am going to put on a post about Avandia and Actos and ask what side effects others have actually had...
- Sick Day Management 20th January 2006
... 60 units daily for about four days now. I've added Actos with metformin. I've been sick for about four day...
... I've been on metformin for two years with the actos and with avandamet, which is Avandia plus metformin...
- do diabetes meds make it harder to lose weight? 20th January 2006
... My Dr. told me that avandia and actos cause weight gain....
- Lantus since November 14th January 2006
... got back from the doctor and she wanted me to try Actos Plus, but medicaid would not pay for it, although ... they would pay for Actos and metformin separately, so I got it that way. If...
- Newbie-Diabetic 11th January 2006
... verified KIDNEY and TREADMILL Tests.
Then started
ACTOS -15MG (Morning)
NEROBION
GlucoPahage 500 MG (Noon ... unbearable level.
Some othe doctor suggested to avoid ACTOS ...there was some relief but not complete releif.
...
- Sugars 500-600 help!! 22nd December 2005
... and have a headache...i take glucophage 2xday and actos . i am type II. I have had to call my doc last few...
- I give up/What to eat?/What does it matter? 8th December 2005
... that because of severe diarrhea. I also use to take Actos but I can no longer take that because of the weight...
- Diabetes and BiPolar 11th November 2005
... serious mood swings. I am on glucophage,amaryl and actos for the Diabetes and neurontin, trileptal and zoloft...
- can the meds stop working correctly 9th November 2005
... might just call in another script of something like actos or avandia. They unfortunately take almost 12 weeks...
- insulin/pill 20th July 2005
... running 300 to 565 my doctor now has added 30 mg pill actos i keep reading that with novolog not to take with...
... Actually Actos will take between 8-12 weeks to really get working ... took to finally get there...does that make sense? The actos will also help you
Please begin taking your actos...
- Early AM readings 12th July 2005
... Sometimes night time medications can help also... ACTOS , ADVANDIA, etc...
Also, test his BG levels at 2...
... levels...Oral meds are available that might help... ACTOS , ADVANDIA, etc...Has he tried any of these at night...
- Should trying a diabetic diet be 1st before meds? 11th July 2005
... I've just stopped taking Actos , (because of weight gain and swelling) and I'm inbetween ... blood sugar is lower than it was when I was taking Actos . My doctor never tried a diet first, she just prescribed...
- Type II Just Started Insulin & Now Feet Swelling??? 3rd July 2005
... Hi,
I have had my ankles swell from
Actos but have not noticed any...
- Anyone Taking Byetta Yet? 9th June 2005
... too? I am not. He wants me to take it because I take actos and it has caused me to gain weight. Hoping the byetta...
... been reading on here. 48 is a little more than my actos cost but I don't know if that is the only thing I ... will be able to drop. I take metformin amarryl and actos ....
- High BG 7th June 2005
... took me off the meds and started me on Lantus and Actos . Its been 3 weeks and I can't get numbers below 300...
... ACTOS can take a long time to get into your system enough...
- Varied Meter Test Results 21st May 2005
... wrong so he just took me off that med and put me on Actos and Lantus. I feel remarkably better over all but...
- New Member 20th May 2005
... glipizide er and about 6 months ago she put me on actos . I lost about 30 pounds with the glipizide er but ... once she put me on actos I gained all the weight back and now I find it hard...
- medication? 8th May 2005
... was diagnosed back in December, my doctor put me on Actos . It works to reduce insulin resistance, and doesn...
... Good advice, am now back on Actos . Agree with you totally concerning exercise, I have...
- Salacia oblonga 25th April 2005
... blood sugar under control. I take Diamicron 60mg, Actos 30mg/day but with little effect.
I have read of a...
- Orangcrate ??? where r u 29th March 2005
... I will keep you up to date after Thurs. Still on Actos and my readings are down to in the 80's or lower most ... will be longer. I have not put on any weight from the Actos that I know of. The good readings have really given...
- Recently taking Actos but have gained weight. Is this a side effect? 14th March 2005
... I have been on Actos 3 weeks too. I feel awful. I have not gained weight ... taken off Metformin because of loose bowels from it. Actos is all I take. My sugars are not coming down as fast...
... I tried Actos for 3 weeks....my legs and feet started swelling ...
... I have been on actos 15 mg and then 2 months later my Dr. increased it ... dibetic taking 70/30 and Lantus. My Dr. found that the Actos was causing water/ fluid retention. I was given Lasix ... be the problem. One of the major side effects of Actos is fluid retention. Now I take the Lasix on and...
... I have been on actos 15 mg and then 2 months later my Dr. increased it ... dibetic taking 70/30 and Lantus. My Dr. found that the Actos was causing water/ fluid retention. I was given Lasix ... be the problem. One of the major side effects of Actos is fluid retention. Now I take the Lasix on and...
... I take 30mg Actos per day and my test figures are about 100 mg/dl.
...
- How long for ACTOS to take effect???? 3rd March 2005
... had lost 16lbs but put a few back on after starting Actos . But now I have lost another 6lbs the last couple ... liver test today because I have had pains since on Actos . Hoping everything is okay. May just be from something...
... to do for them. So I would guess it is not from the Actos since I have only been on it a short time Now I hope...
... actos should work quickly and is often taken with metformin ... usual to get a bloodtest for the liver when starting actos as it occasionally can be hard on it...
- Actos Takers Side Effects 1st March 2005
... Hello,
I take 30mg of Actos . My doctor increased my to dosage to 45mg once and ... diagnosed 3 years ago. I believe it could be the Actos and the insulin that I take causing me to gain weight...
... for just a month. My numbers are great!!! I take Actos 15. My Dr. added this to my other meds. I had just ... Betic vitamins for a couple of months and now the Actos has really brought the numbers. I feel like I have ... and back on the right side. This happened since the Actos so just getting everything checked out. Have been ... your liver tested every two months the first year on Actos thru blood tests. Now I just have to get moving a...
... While I never had any serious side effects on actos besides fatigue, I DID gain about 10 pounds in one ... After three months on it I was switched to insulin, as Actos was the last med for me to take.
My father took ... actos and gained about 40 pounds. He lost all the weight...
- LIPITOR Side Affects 28th February 2005
... diagnosed with type II last December, the doctor put me on Actos and Lipitor. I worked to change my diet, and started...
- Avandia Or Actos?????? 25th February 2005
... I have only been on the Actos for just about a month. My readings are now in the ... so also. My blood sugars were high before I added Actos . Still on glucatrol and glucaphage twice a day. Thought ... people I know. Dr. said I might retain some water with Actos . No problem yet. I will keep you posted. Also having...
... I had very nice numbers with both advandia and actos . As far as I know, doctors like to put you on advandia ... before actos (I'm not sure why -- cost maybe?) -- I didn't have ... weight and was constantly tired. So I was switched to Actos , and while my sugars were good, I gained more weight ... was put on insulin.
There's also the price -- Actos is VERY expensive -- if you don't have a drug plan ... Most docs I know though, will give you samples of actos to try :)
Anyway, every body is different! I found ... metformin and it was very annoying! Give it a try -- actos and avandia are VERY convenient :)
Best of luck...
... My wife is on Actos and Metformin, doing good. her Dr told her to take...
- Actos Vs Metformin 15th February 2005
... My Dr is going to put me on ACTOS because I was having loose bowels from Metformin. ... says no.
What has been your side effects from ACTOS > THANKYOU
The loose bowels does get better the ... longer you are on metformin. Actos makes your cells more sensitive to insulin. I take ... both of these drugs. I can only take the 30mg tab of Actos and not the 45mg or I experience shortness of breath...
- Switched to Actos (nervous) 20th January 2005
... runs from it terrible so they just switched me to Actos .
I was real stubborn about getting on any meds last ... I am on meds.
I am wondering if anyone here is on Actos ??? Just looking for some support or suggestions on ... from experience here, thanks. :)
I've been on actos for years. I"m noticed a slight raise in my sugars...
... actos is Ok but very expensive in australia
its occasionally...
... I just started on Actos today. Have to see if it helps me. I am on Glucotrol ... twice a day, Metformin 500mg twice a day and now Actos was added. My reading have been high in the morning ... after that feeling. So now I have to see what the Actos does. Will let you know when something changes and...
... taken off for various medical alerts. I have been on " Actos " for over two years now with no side effects. I have ... gone for long periods without actos at time and had had not noticed any difference! I...
... I have been on Actos for only a few weeks now and my readings are great...
... Hi Sunshine 12: Are you still on ACTOS ? How are you doing with it.
I am having :) side...
... I was on Actos and it made my legs swell. I felt like I was walking...
... I have been on Actos for a few months now. I was on metformin and glipizide ... metformin twice a day and that did nothing. Went on the Actos and now my readings are in the 70's and 80's all the ... on Thurs. Had problems with that after starting the Actos . I am very happy with the Actos except it is expensive ... several gallstones 1/2' and bigger so I don't think the Actos had anything to do with the gallbladder pain. Wanted...
... That was my next step. But I also was switched to Actos a month or so after starting the vitamins. But my ... feet started feeling better before the Actos really got a chance to work. So I keep taking them...
... Hi all: I was taken off ACTOS this week. Had all the side effects. Sore muscles ...
Please let me know how you all are making out on ACTOS > :)...
... day. I felt it never did much for my numbers. The Actos brought it down with in a week to in the 70's and ... talked to the anestieoligist yesterday. So I like the Actos . Have lost almost 30lbs since starting it. But now ... 30lbs. Put maybe 4lbs on when I first started the Actos but took it right off. No other problems except the...
... you described, so they put me on advandia and then actos . They made me gain a bit of weight, but were more ... taking pills more than once a day, and the once a day actos was great for me :)
In the end though the weight...
- Metformin causing loose bowels???? 16th January 2005
... told me to stop the Metformin..I did. I was put on Actos and so far no cramps, no runs nothing.
Mine started...
- Is metformin dangerous? 1st January 2005
... some other diabetis medications. I have been taking " Actos " sincew then.
Since that advisory came out,...
... can cause major problems...heart attacks and more. Actos and avandia have the real problem of liver overload...
- Back pain on glucophage 15th December 2004
... I take glucophage and actos daily. My back hurts where I supposed my kidneys ... don't!
Does anyone else who takes glucophage or actos have this problems? I would appreciate and responses...
... I take glucophage and actos daily. My back hurts where I supposed my kidneys ... don't!
Does anyone else who takes glucophage or actos have this problems? I would appreciate and responses...
- can anyone explain these BS numbers , type 2 8th December 2004
... got a call back from dr. putting me on actos with the 1000 mg metamorphin, they tried me on 2000...
- My husband is Type 2 6th December 2004
... few months back he was just placed on a 5th pill, ACTOS . The doctor said that if his sugar levels didn't...
... for him
I was also maxed out on tablets including actos and my sugar was still too high and I was heading...
- Need some help on the BG readings please 18th November 2004
... three months after being diagnosed.
I was given Actos for insulin resistance and continued to take it along ... pamplet in the mail with lots of information about Actos , like an advertisement, and listed under complications...
- I have some questions... 14th November 2004
... including the oral diabetes drugs pioglitazone (brand name Actos ) and rosiglitazone (Avandia). People sometimes experience...
- My Wife's Case 10th November 2004
... exogenous insulin. Sensitizing glitizide drugs such as Actos are less effective than glucophage in a type1 because...
- I started taking Lantus today 29th September 2004
... doing the job good anymore.
ive been on glucatrol, actos , avandia, now taking 4 mgs of amaryl twice a day and...
- Anyone trying Garcinia Cambogia BG management method? 20th September 2004
... 45 days ago. My doctor immediately started me on Actos , which I stopped after one week. I lost a Dad and...
... 45 days ago. My doctor immediately started me on Actos , which I stopped after one week. I lost a Dad and...
- ACTOS and weight gain 13th August 2004
... beautiful b/g twins. Love it! :D
Insulin Resistant
Actos 15 mg
Adderall XR 30mg...
... Has anyone noticed any weight gain while on Actos ...?????
That's one of the side effects of actos ... with maintenance of sugars and exercise. I took actos for many years, and my worst side effect was edema ... ankles got huge, so I tried glucophage instead of actos . I couldn't take the intestinal side effects, so ... I'm on actos again with a lower dose of glucophage until actos ... racing for the bathroom to my mind. Overall, however, actos has been a really good drug for me. You didn't mention...
... I gained 15 pounds taking actos . I felt like my legs were cement blocks. I am now...
... hello im on glucatrol and my doc put me on actos a few weeks ago my blood sugars have been up high ... i was wondering how long it takes for the actos to work as i have seen no change in my bs. readings...
... Has anyone noticed any weight gain while on Actos ...?????[/QU I have gained a lot of weight seems like ... but I have an eating disorder so I don't know if the Actos is the cause. I have noticed some unexplained edema...
... and gained 10 pounds per month. Then switched to Actos . It made me swell up and gain also, just as bad, ... gain.. that's a joke.. Anyway, I stopped taking the actos almost a week ago, now, and it feels like a load of...
... I haven't taken actos but I've gained about 30 lbs in 2-1/2 months on Lantus...
- Glucophage and side effects 8th August 2004
... I went back to my actos until my dr's calls me back. I was taking the extended ... release glucophage. I had gone off the actos because of my elephant ankles, but the morning swimming...
- NPH vs LANTUS 24th June 2004
... prescription to all the pills that I already take........( ACTOS - retains water - I never did)......I was pumping...
- Anyone here with Type 2 diabetes and kidney disease? 15th June 2004
... protection)
Ferrous Gluconate-325 mg once a day (anemia)
Actos 5 mg a day once a day (diabetes)
Tricor-160 mg once...
... protection)
Ferrous Gluconate-325 mg once a day (anemia)
Actos 5 mg a day once a day (diabetes)
Tricor-160 mg once...
- Actos 3rd June 2004
... Hi,
I was on Actos for a short time, I retained water. Bout 24 lbs worth...
... I did OK on actos , you generally need to get your liver tested when...
- Can a Type 2 use a pump? 2nd June 2004
... lucky. :)
Anyway, I've been on Glucovance and Actos for awhile now but my suger is still too high. 2...
- Question about insulin 21st May 2004
... Hi, I have been taking Actos for years and now the doctors have started insulin...
- Metformin 19th May 2004
... buildups of whatever. Anyone know anything about Actos ?
Metformin/glucophage arm pain stops within 5...
... metformin can be fatal, I read. I'm off that, now taking Actos , asked at a pharmacy this morning and it's similar...
... metformin and glucophage, which are the same thing, and Actos , an article from probably Japan, saying if I remember...
... metformin and glucophage, which are the same thing, and Actos , an article from probably Japan, saying if I remember...
... take their own health in their hands. Are you taking Actos . I took amaryl. Now I only take humalog and lantus...
... take their own health in their hands. Are you taking Actos . I took amaryl. Now I only take humalog and lantus...
- Doc's appointment what to do? 6th April 2004
... probably aren't 7 or lower) - she wishes to add either Actos or Avandia to my metformin. OKAY, from what I've...
... hi,
if you go on the Actos or Avandia you will be on a never ending battle to...
... with the diuretics, metformin, lipitor and perhaps actos or avandia - too much meds for my body and then I...
- I need HELP again 20th February 2004
... morning started 5mg. Previously on Glocophage and then Actos , but the side affects made my Dr change them.
...
... had quite a bit of blood in it. Dr. then put me on Actos , at first I was ok, racing heart all the time but...
- Lifespan of us lucky folk???? 6th February 2004
...
I was on 60 unit Insulain 4000 glucophage and 30 actos and still had 300 blood sugars
Went on Atkins and...
...
I was on 60 unit Insulain 4000 glucophage and 30 actos and still had 300 blood sugars
Went on Atkins and...
- Problems controlling 31st January 2004
... point that I was bleeding. Then was switched to 30 mg Actos . Have been on that since end of December. Am still ... wanting me to try adding 500 mg of Glucophage to the Actos .
Am looking for some feedback, anybody else have...
... point that I was bleeding. Then was switched to 30 mg Actos . Have been on that since end of December. Am still ... wanting me to try adding 500 mg of Glucophage to the Actos .
Am looking for some feedback, anybody else have...
- Metformin Vs. Glocophage? Users of them, can you answer? 19th January 2004
... SEVERE. Never did lower my sugars much, am now on Actos , 30 mg, and still not lowering my sugars enough. ...
- Liver damage from Actos 4th January 2004
... handful of cases where liver damage has been linked to Actos . You can always go in with your symptoms and ask for...
... liver tests are often done when on actos , the original version of actos had to be altered as...
- Diabetes and CHF 27th December 2003
... I was taken
4000 glucophage
2 insulin shots 80
actos 30
And sugars were still in 300
Losing weight...
- Type II - Actos 16th December 2003
... control.
I am a type 1 so I dont know much about Actos . I am sure someone can help with that. I just wanted...
... type 2 diabetic for 5 years now. i started taking actos about 3 years ago then changed to avandia (they are ... the 750 mgs. just wanted to tell you that about your actos .
Went to the doctor for a UTI. Had high sugar ... was 344. He gave me a shot of insulin and put me on Actos . I had avoided any meds for almost 2 years, but began ... bowel problems.
Anyway, feedback on anyone taking Actos concerning it effectiveness would be welcome. Also...
- still doing well on atkins diet 12th December 2003
... times a day
4000 glucophage and 30 actos
To lower my bs from 300-400 never got it below 180...
- Ketones? 10th December 2003
... regulated on a regular medicine, currently taking Actos , but for only 2 days now and only 15mg. It makes...
... regulated on a regular medicine, currently taking Actos , but for only 2 days now and only 15mg. It makes ... heart race.
Sandy
I would be leary of the ACTOS ,
There has been insufficient testing of its effects...
... prescribed and see if that works better. Upping the dose of Actos may only make the heart racing symptom worse so I...
- So much to understand 22nd November 2003
... till I had blood in my stool. Am now going to start Actos . Will have more blood test in 3 weeks.
Sandy...
... till I had blood in my stool. Am now going to start Actos . Will have more blood test in 3 weeks.
Sandy...
- Anyone using Metformin? 18th November 2003
... my stool. Called the Dr and she is starting me on actos . Know anything about that?
Sandy...
- Alternative Medicine for Diabetics 7th November 2003
... will have least sucess with Glucophage(metformin), Actos , and Avandia. You should also the consider the possibility...
- Weight loss resulting from diabetes?? 4th November 2003
... likely your problem. The other drugs which do this are Actos and Avandia. They do an even better job of reducing ... slowly increase it. If that does not work then try Actos . Regardless get as much exercise and lose weight as...
- Night sweats 14th October 2002
... dizzy, very week and an upset stomach. My meds are actos 15 mg a day, Lantus 100 units a day, and Humalog from...
- The toxic effects of insulin.... 28th March 2001
... juvenile diabetic who never responded to chromium, Actos , Avandia, etc. Her auto-antibodies destroy her insulin...
