What is Actos: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

How to take Actos

• Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

• This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.

• Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

• Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

• This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.

• Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

What to do if you miss a dose of Actos

Actos contraindications

• This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to pioglitazone.

Actos warnings

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. If you had problems ovulating or have irregular periods, this medicine may cause you to ovulate, which could lead to pregnancy if you are sexually active. Talk to your doctor about effective birth control while you are using this medicine.

• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart disease, heart failure, macular edema (swelling of the back of the eye), or a history of bladder cancer.

• This medicine may cause the following problems:Congestive heart failureLow blood sugar levelsLiver problemsIncreased risk of broken bones, especially in womenIncreased risk of bladder cancer, if you use this medicine for a long time

• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

• Rapid weight gain, swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet, trouble breathing

• Unusual tiredness or weakness

Actos interactions

• Some medicines can affect how pioglitazone works. Tell your doctor if you are using gemfibrozil or rifampin.

• This medicine may cause the following problems:Low blood sugarLiver damageCongestive heart failureBroken bones, especially in womenBladder cancer, if taken for more than 12 monthsMacular edema (swelling behind the eye)

• Women: This medicine can cause you to ovulate if you did not ovulate regularly before. This means you could get pregnant. Talk with your doctor about birth control if this is a concern for you.

• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.