Actos FAQs

• Q: What Is Actos?
  A: Actos is a prescription medication for type 2 diabetes that helps to control your blood sugar (glucose) levels.  It does this by making the cells in your body … More
• Q: Why Are There Problems With Actos?
  A: The FDA has done a long-term observational study on Actos.  This study suggested that there is an increased risk of bladder cancer with the use of Actos. More
• Q: Are there other drugs like Actos?
  A: Yes.  Avandia is also classified as a peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR) agonist.  However, Avandia has had issues with increased risk of … More
• Q: What Is Type 2 Diabetes?
  A: Type 2 diabetes occurs when the body does not respond correctly to insulin and as a result blood sugar does not get into cells to be stored for energy.  When … More
• Q: Why was there an FDA recall of Actos?
  A: In 2007, the FDA determined that Actos should require a stronger warning to alert patients to the chance that the drug could cause, or worsen, heart failure.  … More
• Q: Are People Who Take Actos At A Higher Risk Of Broken Bones Or Fractures?
  A: Yes, according to research in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.  The research showed that taking Actos lead to an increase in the risk of … More
• Q: Is It True That Someone Who Took Actos Has A Higher Rate Of Heart Attack Or Heart Failure?
  A: Yes.  The Los Angeles Times reported that about 4% of all who took Actos suffered a heart attack, heart failure or died.  More victims of Actos suffered a … More
• Q: Has there been an FDA review of Actos?
  A: Yes, the FDA is conducting a safety review of Actos.  The Results of the review have preliminarily shown an increased risk of bladder cancer. More
• Q: Has There Been An Actos Recall?
  A: The FDA has not officially recalled Actos yet.  They did require Actos to print a “black box” warning on its label More