Diabetes

What are the possible side effects of ACTOS?

ACTOS was generally well tolerated in clinical trials. The most common side effects reported by people taking ACTOS included symptoms of upper respiratory tract infection, headache, sinusitis, muscle soreness, tooth disorder, and sore throat. Occasionally, blood glucose levels increased during clinical trials. This occurred less frequently with ACTOS than with placebo (an inactive comparison pill). As with other insulin sensitizers, weight gain may occur. In addition, mild to moderate swelling (edema) and a decrease in blood count (anemia) may occur. Low blood glucose was observed in a few patients who took ACTOS along with insulin or with other oral diabetes medications such as sulfonylureas.