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Q: Should I be taking Actos anymore???

Have seen the warnings about bladder cancer possibilities
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Dr. Bill Quick, Health Pro
8/31/12 1:03pm

1) Do not stop the Actos unless you and your physician have discussed, and decided on what medication(s) might replace it!

 

2) Read the FDA's comments about Actos, and my blog.

http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSafety/ucm259150.htm

http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/110/155428/generic-bladder

 

Bill

William W. Quick, MD, FACP, FACE

Editor, D-is-for-Diabetes

http://www.D-is-for-Diabetes.com

 

 

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By judianna— Last Modified: 08/31/12, First Published: 08/30/12