User Reviews for Actoplus MET oral

The actos 850/15 has lowered my level but I've experienced extreme diarrhea. I tried taking the meds once a day vs 2xs and my numbers are great and diarrhea has calmed down.

I have been taking this medicine more than a month now. I have noticed my bloor sugar come back to normal. I havn't noticed any side effects so far. I am pretty happy with the results.

Starting blood sugar levels were high 300's to low 400's. Have been on this med since around New Year's, only complaint is hands and feet stay cold more often than before. Blood sugar readings are now in the mid to high 100's with an occasional low 200 reading. I was on Actos before for PCOD, so already familiar with that part of the med.

very good meds

Drug has worked well on control of type 2. seems that all food now tastes strange not like it use too. hands cold no issue with feet.

I'm retaining fluid and have stomach and chest pains

I'm 46 yrs of age.I have been on this drug since shortly after it was approved. 50 + pounds in weight gain, cold hands, feet. I hurt all the time & feel 20 yrs older.I thought I was getting old. after reading the same side effects here. I'm switching to something different. plus side..... Keeps my blood sugar level well under control.

I've been pleased with Actoplus Met overall; my A1C levels have improved greatly, I haven't noticed any deleterious side effects, and with the better glucose control, my appetite has decreased and I've lost around 30 lbs. My Satisfaction rating would be 5, except that the drug is so expensive and there is no generic formulation available yet.

It has served me well but I would like to find its generic counterpart.

it keeps my blood sugar pretty much level

Recently changed from Metformin ER (500x2 twice a day) after elevated A1C levels. Blood sugar level with Actoplus Met are better, but I am extremely fatigued and my eyes have actually turned yellow. Dr. says his books show no mention of yellowing eyes being a side-effect. Med works well, but I want my white-eyes back.

Been taking for 6months, weight gain, diareah,cold hands & feet lots of stomach problems, I am going off it.

since I have been taking this medicatation my sugar level is much improved but I have cold hands & feet,I have gained more than 25 pounds, My overall health feelings are very irratable, nausia, shortness of breath, I feel worse in my overall daily health than before I started taking this medication almost a year ago. I also have severe diahareea to not having a bowl movement in almost a week and my Dr. says this is normal. I asked him to change this medication several time but he keeps on insisting that my sympthoms are not from the medicatation. I have another appointment with my Dr in two weeks, if he does not change my medicatation at that time I am going to see another Dr. for another opinion.Read More Read Less

NO LONGER HAVE LOW SUGAR EPISODES VS AVG 3-4 PER MONTH REDUCED HIGH SUGAR EPISODES - AVG/MO 6-7 TO 1/MO ON MED SINCE AUGUST '07

After taking this medication for 30 days, I have gained 15lbs, have very bad chest pains, shortness of breath, and feel tired. I have discontinued this medication, as it is not for me.

I drink a few beers occasionally on weekends and holidays and haven't noticied any problems yet.

I am concerned if this medcine causes weight gain and/or insomnia

I was recently diagnosed with type 2 and have been taking Actoplus Met (15/850) twice daily for 1 1/2 months. When I was first diagnosed, my glucose levels were over 500. My levels seem to be a little too low now(lowest 52 - highest 101)... And this is while I am eating pretty much anything I want (minus high sugar foods - soda, candies, Koolaid...). I asked my doctor if this was normal and he told me he has me on this medication so I can gain more weight. My dietitian said I might be type 1...but I thought type 1 could only take insulin shots. Actoplus Met seems to work fine on my glucose levels...I think I just need a lower dosage.Read More Read Less

I NOW HAVE COLD HANDS AND FEET ALSO MINOR HEADACHES,OTHER THEN THAT IT WORKS WELL LOWERING MY BLOOD SUGARS

I have dizzy spells after taking twice a day-I now only take it in the morning after Bfast. I took it by itself-I became extremely dizzy- It has help my glucose levels but I am concerned about recent medical tests and related heart problems associated with this treatment.