Is weight gain a side effect of Actos?
• Q: I have been having trouble losing weight and I truly believe the Actos I take is responsible. I have read troubling reports about the side effects of Actos. Any comments? • A: Pioglitazone (trade name: Actos) is a prescription medicine used with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar (glucose) control in adults with type 2 diabetes. Actos is a diabetes medicine that may be taken alone or with other diabetes medicines. Pioglitazone can cause serious side effects including weight gain. Pioglitazone can cause weight gain that may be due to fluid retention or extra body fat. Weight gain due to fluid retention can be a serious problem for people with certain conditions, including heart problems. It may also cause liver problems. It is important for your liver to be working normally when you take Actos. Your doctor should do blood tests to check your liver before you start taking Actos and during treatment as needed. Call your doctor right away if you have unexplained symptoms such as
