Side Effects of ACTOplus Met
Actoplus Met (Pioglitazone Hydrochloride and Metformin Hydrochloride) is commercially available with a prescription. As with any prescription drug, side effects are possible, and as a consumer you should be well-informed of the risks, as well as the benefits, before taking Actoplus Met.
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Benefits
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Actoplus Met is a combination of Pioglitazone Hydrochloride and Metformin Hydrochloride, which are two oral diabetes medications that help control blood sugar levels. Actoplus Met is FDA approved to treat type 2 diabetes, not type 1 diabetes. It should not be combined with daily insulin injections.
Identification
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Actoplus Met is available in the following strengths: 15 mg/500 mg; 15 mg/850 mg; 15 mg/1000 mg; and 30 mg/1000 mg. All strengths are off-white, film-coated tablets.
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Precautions
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Before taking Actoplus Met you should speak with your doctor if you have any of the following conditions: a history of heart attack or stroke; congestive heart failure or heart disease; liver disease; or eye problems cause by diabetes.
Dosage
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Actoplus Met should be taken exactly as prescribed by your physician. You should not take Actoplus Met in larger amounts or for a longer period of time than recommended by your physician. Take Actoplus Met with a full glass of water.
Side Effects
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As with all prescription drugs, there are many reported side effects from Actoplus Met that you should be aware of before taking this medication. Contact your physician if you experience any of the following side effects: swelling or rapid weight gain; feeling short of breath, even with mild exertion; or nausea, stomach pain, low fever, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice.
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