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ACTOS: 91 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile

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91
Total FAERS Reports
15 (16.5%)
Deaths Reported
24
Hospitalizations
91
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
7
Life-Threatening
2
Disabilities

First Report: 2002 · Latest Report: 20140526

What Are the Most Common ACTOS Side Effects?

#1 Most Reported
Bladder cancer
12 reports (13.2%)
#2 Most Reported
Blood glucose increased
11 reports (12.1%)
#3 Most Reported
Weight decreased
6 reports (6.6%)

All ACTOS Side Effects by Frequency

Side Effect Reports % of Total Deaths Hosp.
Bladder cancer 12 13.2% 8 3
Blood glucose increased 11 12.1% 0 2
Dyspnoea 6 6.6% 2 4
Hypoglycaemia 6 6.6% 0 1
Weight decreased 6 6.6% 0 2
Drug ineffective 5 5.5% 0 1

Who Reports ACTOS Side Effects? Age & Gender Data

Average age: 65.5 years. Most reports from: US. View detailed demographics →

Is ACTOS Getting Safer? Reports by Year

YearReportsDeathsHosp.
2002 3 0 1
2005 1 1 0
2006 2 1 0
2008 1 0 1
2009 2 0 1
2011 7 1 3
2012 4 0 2
2013 14 3 5
2014 13 0 7

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What Is ACTOS Used For?

IndicationReports
Type 2 diabetes mellitus 31
Diabetes mellitus 16

Official FDA Label for ACTOS

Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.