It is vital to take ACTOS exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take for longer than recommended. Taking this medication for longer than 1 year (12 months) may increase your risk of developing bladder cancer. Talk with your doctor about your specific risk. ACTOS is generally taken once daily. You may take ACTOS with or without food. Ask your doctor how to adjust your ACTOS dose if needed. Do not change your medication dose or schedule without your medical advice. Patients should check their blood sugar often, and you may need other blood tests at your doctor's office. Visit your doctor regularly. Use ACTOS regularly to get the most benefit.

When taking ACTOS with insulin or other diabetes medications, low blood sugar may occur. Talk to your doctor if low blood sugar is a problem for you. When taking ACTOS with insulin, the chance of fluid retention is increased, this may lead to or worsen heart failure. You should tell your doctor immediately if you develop fluid retention, especially in the ankles or legs. Do not take ACTOS if you: are allergic to ACTOS or any of its ingredients, are a patient with heart failure or heart disease, have active bladder cancer, if you are in a state of diabetic ketoacidosis, have liver disease, are pregnant or breastfeeding, have fluid retention

Actos (Pioglitazone)

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