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    🩸 DiabetesTablet

    Actos

    Pioglitazone

    Thiazolidinedione insulin sensitizer.

    Form

    Tablet

    Uses

    1

    Side effects

    4

    Category

    Diabetes

    01

    What is Actos used for?

    • Type 2 diabetes
    02

    Pioglitazone side effects

    Common side effects of Pioglitazone include:

    Weight gain
    Edema
    Bone fractures
    Headache
    CommonModerateLess common
    03

    Pioglitazone warnings & precautions

    • Heart failure risk
    • Bladder cancer concern

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    04

    Frequently asked questions

    05

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    Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the FDA openFDA database and is provided for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your physician or pharmacist before starting or changing medication.