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What is Actos?
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What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Actos?
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• Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you
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How should I take Actos?
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What happens if I miss a dose?
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What happens if I overdose?
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What are the possible side effects of Actos?
• If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop takingActos and seek emergency medical attention or notify your doctor immediately:
· an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat;swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
· nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, or loss of appetite;
· unusual fatigue;
· yellowing of the skin or eyes; or
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• Notify your doctor immediately if you experience an unusually rapid increasein weight or edema (swelling, water retention), shortness of breath, or chestpain during treatment with Actos canada actos 15 mg. These may be early symptoms of heart problems canada actos 15 mg.
• Although Actos does not usually cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar),hypoglycemia may result from skipped meals, excessive exercise, or alcohol consumption canada actos 15 mg. Know the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia, which include headache, drowsiness,weakness, dizziness, fast heartbeat, sweating, tremor, and nausea canada actos 15 mg. Carry a pieceof hard candy or glucose tablets with you to treat episodes of low blood sugar canada actos 15 mg.
• Other less serious side effects may also occur canada actos 15 mg. Continue to take Actosand talk to your doctor if you experience:
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What other drugs will affect Actos?
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Where can I get more information?
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