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What if I accidentally overdose on Actos (pioglitazone)?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Pharmacy

If you have mistakenly taken an overdose of Actos (pioglitazone), call your local poison control center for advice. If you are with someone who has overdosed on this drug, and they have become unconscious, call 911 immediately. In either case, follow the directions of healthcare professionals about what you should do.

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