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Reviewer: Luisa, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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So, far this medicaton has worked well for me.
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Reviewer: thadams, 65-74 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I've been on Actos for 2 months. My sugar level dropped to norm within 4 days. No side effects so far.
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Reviewer: tennishoe, 55-64 Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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have gained 50lbs since starting, and retaining water like crazy. i take off my socks an there is a one inch to one1/4 inch differeence between my ankle an calf.
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Reviewer: 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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My sugers are very good now, but i have a lot of angzity and dont know if this is from this drug? Is this a problum for anyone?
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Reviewer: baycock, 55-64 on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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I have taken this med for over a year in various forms and dosages. I have gained 50 lbs, have back and leg pain, shortness of breath and increased tiredness. I informed my doctor today that I was discontinuing its use. I’ll return to update this post in a few months.
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