Get Informed: Actoplus MET
Active Ingredient(s)
Pioglitazone and Metformin
What does it do?
This combination product is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. It contains a thiazolidinedione (pioglitazone) and a biguanide (metformin).
- Last Text Update:
- 2010-Mar-17 12:47 AM
- Last Data Update:
- 2010-Mar-17 9:01 PM
Other Names
- Actoplus MET
- Actoplus MET XR
- Pioglitazone and Metformin
- Competact
How Safe Is It?
- Your Risk Rating
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- Average Risk Rating
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- Pregnancy Category:
- C
Black Box Warning
This product has a black box warning relating to its potential to cause or exacerbate heart failure.
Facts & Figures
- Date Approved
- 29 Aug 2006
- Est US Patients*
- 128,300
- Generic Available
- No
- OTC Available
- No
User Age Distribution*
< 21
21-39
40-59
60+
Age (Years)
* Estimated number of US people currently taking Actoplus MET or its active ingredient based on population adjusted patient numbers registered with iGuard.org.
Actoplus MET Safety Report
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What is Actoplus MET used for?
iGuard is currently tracking more than 850 patients that use Actoplus MET (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)). Use the table below to learn why iGuard users take this product; click on any underlined condition to get information on other medications used for treatment.
| Disease / Condition | % | Average Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 98% | 
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| Other | 2% | 
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How well does Actoplus MET work?
iGuard regularly polls our more than 850 users taking Actoplus MET (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) using the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medications (TSQM) . This feedback is continuously updated in tables below for the benefit of the iGuard community. To request scores for specific patient subgroups, please contact research@iguard.org.
Average Satisfaction Score
(out of 10)
Average Effectiveness Score
(out of 10)
- 85%
- of patients are confident that the good things about Actoplus MET outweigh the bad things.
- 12%
- of patients wish they were told more before they started taking Actoplus MET.
Common Side Effects of Actoplus MET
iGuard regularly polls our more than 850 users taking Actoplus MET (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) to monitor the development and frequency of side-effects. This feedback is continuously updated in tables and graphs below for the benefit of the iGuard community.
18% of patients experience side-effects on Actoplus MET
< 1% of patients experience signifcant side-effects on Actoplus MET
Most Common Side Effects...
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Nausea/Vomiting
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Weight Gain
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= 10%
Less than 1%: Abdo Pain/Cramps, Diarrhea, Drowsiness, Heartburn/Reflux, Loss of Appetite
Global Patient Feedback for Actoplus MET (Pioglitazone and Metformin) ( Post a comment )
Question/Comment:
My triglycerides were over 400 for a year, I then went on Actpolus Met, Tricor, and Amaryl . . . just got blood work back and triglycerides were 133 and cholesterol is also 150 . . . Iwas quite surprised, although I dont know how much is attributable to the meds or to watching my diet?
44 year old Male – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2009-07-21 12:33:35
iGuard Answer/Reply:
Congratulations on the drastic reduction in your triglycerides and cholesterol! What a wonderful step to improving your health and well-being! As to the credit for this reduction, it is most likely a combination of both your medication and your dietary changes. Please continue the dietary changes you have made and keep up the good work!
Posted: 2009-07-28 00:19:21
Question/Comment:
i have been using actoplus met for quite a while now. it has worked for me. i have had no side effects from this drug.my sugar levels have been pretty good while using this. 51 year old woman
52 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2009-06-15 10:51:24
Question/Comment:
I have been taking Actoplus Met for several years now and have not had any bad side effects. I works wonderfully at keeping my blood sugar level under control.
48 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2009-04-01 22:05:54
Question/Comment:
I have been on Janumet for seven months. For the past two months I have had a rash on my face that keeps getting worse plus I developed watering in both eyes constantly. I thought I had an allergy to something and finally went to the doctor. My doctor immediately took me off of Janumet and put me on Actoplus Met. He said normally a reaction would be a rash all over my body but in my case this was not so. From his comments I believe this must be happening frequently as a reaction to Januvia or Janument.
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75 year old Male – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2009-01-01 22:19:08
Question/Comment:
My sugars and triglycerides we way to high before I took actoplus met. My A1C is now 5.9 and my triglyecerirides are below 150. My HDL and LDL are now perfect. I also take tricor,Aciphex, and Lipitor with no problems. I would say this drug has spared me the insulin needle.
60 year old Male – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2008-12-04 20:58:40
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Actoplus MET