Question about Actos

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My doctor put me on Actos this past Friday. I am newly diagnosed and this

is the only medication for diabetes I am on - I am on Synthroid, a fluid pill,

and Lipitor for other things.

I am 80 pounds over weight and have recently lost 8 pounds and really

started exercising.

In doing some reading, it looks like significant weight gain may be a side

effect of Actos? And it looks like metformin is prescribed as the first

medication more often and can help with weight loss.

Do you think this is something I need to ask my doctor about? Or should I

wait and see if I gain weight first?

I don't think I have ever been in a position where I questioned a doctor's

treatment or prescribed medication before and I am not sure how to handle it or

if I need to chill out and give Actos a chance first.

any input would be appreciated.

Thanks

Jane