Pioglitazone (Actos)
$0.38
Actos (Pioglitazone) helps control blood sugar in type 2 diabetes by making the body respond better to its own insulin.
Drug Information
12 reviews for Pioglitazone (Actos)
Actos contains Pioglitazone.
Pioglitazone is a medicine for type 2 diabetes. It belongs to a group called glitazones (thiazolidinediones).
What is it used for?
- Type 2 diabetes in adults, alone or with other diabetes medicines
How does it work?
Pioglitazone helps your body's cells respond better to insulin. This is called improving insulin sensitivity. More sugar moves from the blood into your cells.
This information is written in simple words to help you understand this product. It does not replace advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Read these points before you start. If any of them apply to you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist first.
- This medicine works best together with healthy eating, regular activity and keeping a healthy weight.
- It is for type 2 diabetes. It is not a replacement for insulin in type 1 diabetes.
- Tell your doctor if you have kidney, liver or heart problems.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding. Insulin is often used instead during pregnancy.
- Alcohol can affect your blood sugar. Drink only small amounts and never on an empty stomach.
- Learn the signs of low blood sugar (shaking, sweating, hunger, fast heartbeat, confusion) and keep sugary sweets or glucose tablets with you.
- Do not take it if you have heart failure. It can cause fluid build-up and make heart failure worse.
- Do not take it if you have or have had bladder cancer, or have blood in your urine that has not been checked.
- Tell your doctor if you have liver disease or eye problems (macular oedema).
- It may raise the risk of broken bones, especially in women.
- In women who do not ovulate, it can restart ovulation and raise the chance of pregnancy.
- Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every other medicine, vitamin or herbal product you use.
- Keep this product out of the reach and sight of children.
Like all medicines, Actos can cause side effects, but not everybody gets them.
Common side effects
- Weight gain
- Swelling of the ankles or feet
- Headache
- Cold-like symptoms
These are usually mild and often get better as your body gets used to it. Tell your doctor if they bother you or do not go away.
Stop using it and get medical help straight away if you notice:
- Signs of very low blood sugar that do not get better after eating sugar: confusion, drowsiness, fits or passing out
- Signs of an allergic reaction, such as swelling of the face or lips, a severe rash, or trouble breathing
- Quick weight gain, swelling and breathlessness (possible heart failure)
- Blood in your urine or pain when passing urine
- Yellowing of the skin or eyes, dark urine
This is not a complete list. If you notice anything unusual, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
- Take it once a day, at the same time each day.
- Swallow the tablet with water. You can take it with or without food.
- A common adult dose is 15 mg to 30 mg once a day, up to 45 mg.
If you miss a dose: Take it as soon as you remember, unless it is nearly time for your next dose. Never take two doses at once.
If you use too much: Contact your doctor, a poison control centre or your local emergency number straight away, even if you feel fine. Take the pack with you.
How to store it: Keep it in its original pack at room temperature (below 25°C / 77°F), away from heat, damp and direct sunlight. Do not use it after the expiry date.
- QWill I need to take Actos forever?
- A
Type 2 diabetes is usually a long-term condition, so most people keep taking their medicine. Healthy changes to diet, activity and weight can sometimes reduce how much you need.
- QHow will I know if Actos is working?
- A
Your doctor will check your blood sugar and HbA1c (an average of your blood sugar over about 3 months). Some people also check their sugar at home.
- QHow long does Actos take to work?
- A
It works slowly. It can take 2 to 3 months to see the full effect on blood sugar.

Yasmin Vega –
Found what I needed on this site without any trouble. My order showed up within the timeframe I was given. No complaints about the product. I would recommend this site to friends and family.
Nisha Pettersson –
I went looking for Actos and ended up ordering it here. The expiry date was fine and everything looked as it should. Solid experience, nothing to complain about.
Kabir Sanchez –
Communication was good throughout the order. Great experience, I have already bookmarked the site.
Zainab Ramirez –
The site is clean and easy to move around. Packed properly, with nothing out of place. Thank you, I will be ordering again.
Layla Moreno –
Wanted to share my experience with this order. The parcel looked untouched when it got to me. I think the pricing is fair for what you get. I will be ordering Actos from here again.
Layla Bhat –
My Pioglitazone order went through without a hitch. I found the cost to be better than what I saw elsewhere. The parcel arrived a day or two sooner than I figured. Really happy with this order.
Zoey Le –
I have ordered from here before and it went well again. The total I saw at checkout was the total I paid. It was what I expected when I opened it. Customer service was polite and helpful. Simple, quick and reliable.
Nisha Schmidt –
I tried this site for Pioglitazone after checking a couple of other places. Creating an account and ordering was painless. Service was courteous from start to finish. Tracking worked well and the delivery went exactly as planned.
Lina Martin –
They answered my email within a day. Nothing negative to say, it was a good one. Pricing was reasonable and there were no hidden charges.
Maya Abbas –
I placed my first order here and it went smoothly. Everything with my Actos was in order when I opened the box. Honestly, the wait for delivery was short and painless.
Chioma Flores –
The price for Actos was reasonable and there were no hidden charges. The layout makes it easy to find what you are after.
Felix Keller –
My experience with this order was good. I paid less for Actos here than I have elsewhere. The quantity was right and everything was accounted for.