Patient was educated on the side effects of using Actoplus Met as follows: Muscle pain Actoplus Met can significantly increase risk of muscle and skeletal pains and fatigue. Macular edema Actoplus Met can result in macular edema and consequently, lead to blurred vision. Bladder cancer Chronic use of Actoplus Met is associated with significant increase the risk for diminishing liver function, bladder cancer, and heart failure. Hypoglycemia Actoplus Met by decreasing the insulin resistance and [...]

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Actoplus Met as follows: Stomach upset Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, metallic taste in the mouth, and feeling sick to stomach are the most common side effects of using Actoplus Met. Metabolic acidosis Metabolic acidosis secondary to increased lactic acid production is a rare, but a dangerous side effect of using Actoplus Met. Be aware of symptoms of metabolic acidosis, such as, rapid breath and heart rate, confusion, [...]

Patient was educated on how to take Actoplus Met as follows: Take Actoplus Met at the same time every day, to avoid forgetting the medication. Maintain good regular eating habits. Do not skip your meals. Maintain compliance with your dietary recommendations, as ordered. Maintain compliance with any exercise scheduled prescribed by your doctor. Try not to overdo on your exercise. Take weight reading at least twice a week and maintain a log of every reading [...]

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