Patient was educated on the side effects of using Actos as follows: Fluid retention Actos can result in significant fluid retention and can cause complications in individuals with congestive heart failure. Patients can present with edema, weight gain, trouble breathing, shortness of breath, and fatigue. Osteoporosis Actos can also result in weakening of the skeletal framework, resulting in osteoporosis and pathological fractures. Muscle pain Actos can significantly increase risk of muscle and skeletal pains and [...]

Patient was educated on how to take Actos as follows: Take Actos 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 for comparative [...]

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