What drugs should not be taken with Actos?

Drug interactions of Actos include gemfibrozil or other drugs that reduce the activity of liver enzymes that break down Actos and rifampin. There are no adequate studies of Actos in pregnant women. Actos may be used in pregnancy if the physician feels the potential risks are justified.

Should Actos be taken with food?

Actos (pioglitazone) doesn’t need to be taken with food. Compared with Avandia (rosiglitazone), Actos (pioglitazone) has a lower risk of causing a stroke or heart failure.

Should pioglitazone be taken with food?

This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Read and follow these instructions carefully. Ask your doctor if you have any questions. The tablets may be taken with or without food.

Under what condition is Actos contraindicated?

ACTOS is not recommended in patients with symptomatic heart failure. Initiation of ACTOS in patients with established New York Heart Association (NYHA) Class III or IV heart failure is contraindicated [see CONTRAINDICATIONS and WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS].

Does Actos cause stomach problems?

The most common side effects reported during Actos clinical trials were upper respiratory tract infection, headache, sinus infection, muscle pain and sore throat. Other reported side effects included swelling, weight gain, back pain, dizziness, gas and diarrhea.

Is glimepiride taken before or after food?

Take glimepiride tablets shortly before, or during, your first meal of the day. Remember to follow any advice you have been given about what you should or shouldn’t eat, and try to take some regular exercise. Side-effects are rare, but make sure you know how to recognise the symptoms of low blood sugar (glucose).

Can you eat grapefruit with Actos?

In some cases, rhabdomyolysis can cause kidney damage and even death. You should avoid the consumption of grapefruit or grapefruit juice during treatment with simvastatin.

How much does Actos lower A1c?

Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is another measure used to monitor diabetes. It shows the average blood sugar level for about the past 3 months. Clinical trials looked at people with type 2 diabetes who took Actos or a placebo. In people who took Actos, HbA1c levels decreased by 0.3% to 0.9%.