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I guess like any drug, it depends on your unique make up. It worked on my sugar levels, but the side affect was very quick weight gain.

This worked EXCELLENTLY in controlling my glucose levels.

I began to gain 1-3 pounds a week after about two weeks and when I had gained nearly 30 lbs, I had the doctor take me off and revisit another plan for me. Too bad too, because I ended up on insulin instead.

I currently take this medicine and it helps wonders

I was having high readings before the dr added actos. Dropped my readings right down. I have recently stopped taking the actos and my readings are staying within the lower range.

quick acting

there are health alerts associated with this drug

I've been taking Actos for about 6 months now.

My diabetes regimen of Actos, Byetta and Glyburide/Metformin, has kept my blood sugar within the recommended limits. Previously with only Glyburide/Metformin my BS count was either high and low. This combination is working well for me...I have lost 27 pounds since I started taking Actos and Byetta.

Price is very high. I only have Medicare and am in the "doughnut hole" now.

Take 45 mg once a day, and 500 mg Metformin twice a day and my A1c's are in the low 6's, even had a 5.9.

Works for me and I didn't notice any side effects. Originally on Avadamet, then my HMO stopped using it several months before the controversy over heart attacks, and I was switched to the combination of Actos and Metformin. If you pay any portion of the cost of Actos (no Medicare or Medicaid, etc) call 1-888-838-9866 to request info on the rebate program to reimburse up to $50 paid out of pocket. I have been getting reimbursed for my Actos for about a year and a half.

none for me

I have mix reviews on Actos when I was on a low dos I was ok but once it was raised that was a nother story!

Right dose you are ok

To much of a dose your sugars dorp

I would be lost without my Actos. You know how your body feels right before you get sick? or when you've been in a minor traffic accident? Thats how I felt all the time until I started taking Actos.

My muscles don't ache. Actos has also improved my liver functions.

None for me.

I was taking actos not sure why my dr took me off and started the pens my sugar is soaring . I am swelling alot and very tired my be from gaba penten?

good sugar level

swelling tiredness

When I was taking Actos I didn't notice any change in my blood sugars.

I gained alot of weight and my ankles were always swollen

Took this about a year and gained lots of weight. It was outstanding at controlling my blood glucose levels. HbA1C were in the mid 5s. However, I finally got tired of eating 1200 calories a day and walking at least an hour and still gaining 4-5 pounds a month. OTOH, my husband takes it along with metformin and once he got his diet and exercise in line he has lost weight and brought his HbA1C down from 7 & 8s to the mid 6s.

Can be very effective at controlling blood glucose levels.

For some people it is fat pill. And it is expensive. There is not a generic version available as of now.