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ACTOS(R) (pioglitazone HCl) Demonstrates Reduced Risk of Ischemic Cardiovascular Disease in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
Date:9/19/2007

of the TZD class);

or

-- who were taking an antidiabetes drug regimen that did not include ACTOS

or rosiglitazone (55,273 patients).

The study endpoint was timed to the first stroke or MI or end of the study period, whichever occurred first.

Additional data presented include a post hoc analysis of the GLAI study, a six-month head-to-head study of patients treated with ACTOS and rosiglitazone examining blood glucose levels and lipid levels. The abstract examines three- month data from the study.

About ACTOS

ACTOS works by directly targeting insulin resistance, a condition in which the body does not efficiently use the insulin it produces to control blood glucose levels. ACTOS is taken once daily as an adjunct to diet and exercise, and is approved for use for type 2 diabetes as monotherapy to lower blood glucose and in combination therapy with insulin, sulfonylureas, or metformin.

Important Safety Information About ACTOS(R) (pioglitazone HCl)

The prescription medication ACTOS is used along with diet and exercise to lower blood sugar (glucose) in adults with type 2 diabetes. ACTOS is taken once daily either alone or in combination with insulin, sulfonylureas, or metformin.

ACTOS is not for everyone. Certain patients with heart failure should not start taking ACTOS. ACTOS can cause or worsen congestive heart failure. Talk to your doctor immediately if you experience rapid weight gain, fluid retention, or shortness of breath.

Do not take ACTOS if you have active liver disease. Your doctor should perform a blood test to check for liver problems before you start ACTOS and periodically thereafter. Talk to your doctor immediately if you experience nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, tiredness, loss of appetite, dark urine, or yellowing of the skin. If you are of childbearing age, talk to your doctor before taking ACTOS, as it could increase your chance of becoming pregnant. Some people taking ACTOS may expe
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