Actos

Actos is used to treat type 2 diabetes. The generic version of Actos is Pioglitazone. On average Actos is priced at about $700 for a supply of 30, 30 mg tablets. Luckily, you can use our OptionRx savings offer to receive an Actos discount of up to 80% off the retail price at participating pharmacies near you.

• Pioglitazone Hydrochloride
• Actos

• Actos
• Avandia
• Pioglitazone HCl

• Tablet

• By mouth

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.

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

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

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.

• Shaking, trembling, sweating, fast or pounding heartbeat, faintness, hunger, confusion
• Dark urine or pale stools, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach pain, yellow skin or eyes
• Blurred vision or changes in vision
• Rapid weight gain, swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet, trouble breathing
• Severe joint pain
• Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
• Change in how often or how much you urinate, painful urination, lower back or side pain, blood in your urine
• Cough, runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, or sore throat
• Headache
• Bloated or full feeling, gas