For type 2
diabetes treatment, the recommended starting dosage of
Actos® (
pioglitazone hydrochloride) is 15 mg or 30 mg once daily. If necessary, your healthcare provider may increase your dosage to a 45 mg Actos tablet once daily to control your blood sugar levels.
However, the exact Actos dosage your healthcare provider recommends will depend on several factors, including:
- How well your diabetes is controlled
- Other medical conditions you may have
- Other medications you are currently taking.
(Click Actos Dosage for more detail on when a healthcare provider may prescribe Actos 45 mg tablets. This article also describes the factors that may affect your dosage and offers tips on when and how to safely use this medication.)