Actos and Renal function test abnormal - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Renal function test abnormal is reported as a side effect among people who take Actos (pioglitazone hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years also take Lipitor, and have High blood pressure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Renal function test abnormal when taking Actos. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 49,087 people who have side effects when taking Actos from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Actos?

Actos has active ingredients of pioglitazone hydrochloride. It is often used in diabetes. eHealthMe is studying from 49,754 Actos users. Check the latest studies of Actos.

What is Renal function test abnormal?

Renal function test abnormal is found to be associated with 507 drugs and 565 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Renal function test abnormal.

On Apr, 11, 2026

49,087 people reported to have side effects when taking Actos.
Among them, 18 people (0.04%) have Renal function test abnormal.

Could Actos cause Renal function test abnormal?

Among these 18 people:

How long have people been on Actos when they have Renal function test abnormal? *

What is the gender of people who have Renal function test abnormal when taking Actos? *

female: 77.78 %
male: 22.22 %

What is the age of people who have Renal function test abnormal when taking Actos? *

What are other drugs people take besides Actos? *

What are other side effects people have besides Renal function test abnormal? *

Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 7 people, 38.89%
Blood Creatinine Increased: 7 people, 38.89%
Depression: 6 people, 33.33%
Feeling Abnormal: 6 people, 33.33%
Renal Impairment (severely reduced kidney function): 6 people, 33.33%
High Blood Cholesterol: 5 people, 27.78%
Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement): 5 people, 27.78%
Glomerular Filtration Rate Decreased: 5 people, 27.78%
Balance Disorder: 5 people, 27.78%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 4 people, 22.22%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Pressure: 8 people, 44.44%
High Blood Cholesterol: 7 people, 38.89%
Thyroid Diseases: 5 people, 27.78%
Mood Swings (an extreme or rapid change in mood): 4 people, 22.22%
Sleep Disorder: 4 people, 22.22%
Mania (a state of abnormally elevated or irritable mood): 4 people, 22.22%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 4 people, 22.22%
Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 3 people, 16.67%
Depression: 3 people, 16.67%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 3 people, 16.67%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on pioglitazone hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Actos) and Actos (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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