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ACTOS IS A POPULAR DRUG THATIS USED TO TREAT TYPE-2 DIABETES,
AND IT IS IMPORTANT TO KNOWWHAT THE MOST COMMON
SIDE-EFFECTS OF IT ARE.
Some of the side-effects of Actoscan be very dangerous and include
flu-like symptoms, sore throat, headache,tooth pain, mouth pain, and muscle pain.
Some of the more serious side-effectsof this medication include heart problems,which is why those who have congestive
heart problems should not take Actos.
This medication is sold in Americaunder the brand name of "Actos",
but the generic version iscalled "pioglitazone", which is available
in countries outside of the U.S.
The FDA has stated that use of Actos formore than one year has been associatedwith an increased risk of bladder cancer.