What Are Some Effects of Actos on the Body?
Actos is an anti diabetic medicine that is used to help control high blood sugar in Type 2 diabetics. It works on the body's response to insulin by restoring the body to its normal function and therefore reducing blood sugars.
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Effects on Women
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This medicine has been known to cause menstrual periods to start after not having one for a long period of time. It also makes women more susceptible to bone fractures.
Common Effects
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Some common effects are sore throat, headache, muscle pain, runny nose and sneezing. If these persist or get worse, call a doctor.
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Serious Effects
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Some serious effects are shortness of breath, chest pain, blurred vision, pale skin, swelling or quick weight gain. You should call the doctor if any of these symptoms occur.
Rare Effects
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Some highly rare effects are dark urine, persistent nausea, vomiting or abdominal pain and yellow eyes or skin. If any of these occur, call the doctor.
Allergic Effects
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An allergic effect will be itching, swelling of tongue or throat, dizziness, rash and shortness of breath. If you have these effects, call the doctor.
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