Actos
With over 20 million Americans suffering from Type-2 Diabetes, medications like Actos will continue to become more popular. However, the FDA has added Actos to its watch list on January 31, 2011 for further study into its side effects. Drugs that are similar to Actos, like Avandia, have caused severe heart issues, including death. Some Actos side effects include broken or fractured bones, higher risk of congestive heart failure, weight gain and swelling of limbs. Understandably, many patients feel like the are victims of Actos.
While there has not been a formal recall of Actos, there have been recalls of similar products. For example, Avandia, was recently banned in Europe and will be pulled from the entire New Zealand market.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What Is Actos?
Actos is a prescription medication for type 2 diabetes that helps to control your blood sugar (glucose) levels. It does this by making the cells in your body more sensitive to insulin (the … more -
Why Are There Problems With Actos?
The FDA has done a long-term observational study on Actos. This study suggested that there is an increased risk of bladder cancer with the use of Actos. more -
Are there other drugs like Actos?
Yes. Avandia is also classified as a peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR) agonist. However, Avandia has had issues with increased risk of heart issues. It has … more
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