Compare Invokamet vs. Actos

Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.

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Lowers blood sugar.

Invokamet (canagliflozin / metformin) is a combination of 2 medicines that can lower your blood sugars, but it still has to be taken twice daily.

Lowers blood sugar.

Actos (pioglitazone) can improve blood sugar control but is not a top choice since it has a lot of side effects.

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3.1/ 5 average rating with 175 reviewsforActos
Upsides
  • Combines 2 effective anti-diabetes medicines into one pill so you don't have to take them separately.
  • Does not cause weight gain unlike other anti-diabetic medicines.
  • Not as likely to cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)
  • Improves sugar control and lowers A1c levels by around 1%.
  • Easily taken by mouth as a once a day pill.
  • Prevents the harmful effects of high sugar levels on your organs.
  • Rarely causes low blood sugar.
  • Lower the risk of heart attack or stroke.
Downsides
  • Not a good option if you have worsening kidney function such as those age 65 years and up.
  • May cause increased urination.
  • More likely to cause broken bones and yeast and urinary tract infections.
  • May take several weeks to lower blood sugar.
  • Can cause weight gain.
  • People with heart failure or history of bladder cancer shouldn't use this medicine.
  • Some people might get fluid accumulation (edema), from minor ankle swelling to fluid in lungs that makes it hard to breathe.
  • Raises the risk of bone fractures, especially for people who already have a risk for fractures.
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175 reviews so far
42%
saidit'sworth it
30%
saiditworked well
21%
saidit'sa big hassle

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Side effects
9possible side effects
  • Yeast infection in women
    11%
  • Urinary tract infections
    6%
  • Increased urination
    5%
  • Yeast infection in men
    4%
  • Thirst
    3%
  • Vaginal itching
    2%
  • Constipation
    2%
  • Nausea
    2%
  • Abdominal pain
    2%
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11possible side effects
  • Low blood sugar
    27%
  • Swelling
    27%
  • Colds and flu
    13%
  • Headache
    9%
  • Heart failure
    8%
  • Sinus infection
    6%
  • Back pain
    6%
  • Pain in arms and legs
    6%
  • Muscle pain
    5%
  • Sore throat
    5%
  • Chest pain
    5%
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Risks and risk factors
  • Acid buildup in the blood
    • Kidney problems
    • Liver problems
    • Congestive heart failure
    • Contrast dye for procedure
    • Surgery
    • Alcohol use
  • Low blood pressure (hypotension)
    • Over age 65
    • Kidney problems
    • Diuretics
    • Taking ACE inhibitors or ARBs
    • Low blood pressure
  • Bone fractures
    • Low blood pressure
    • Weak bones (Osteoporosis)
  • Kidney damage
    • History of kidney damage
    • Heart failure
    • Blood pressure medicines (water pills, ACE inhibitors, ACE inhibitors)
    • Anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs)
  • Genital yeast infection and urinary tract infection
    • History of urinary tract infections
    • History of fungal genital infections
    • Uncircumcised males
  • Low blood sugars
    • Taking other diabetic medications
    • Increased exercise
    • Drinking alcohol
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  • Heart failure
    • Heart failure
  • Fluid buildup
  • Liver damage
    • Current liver problems
  • Bladder cancer
    • History of bladder cancer
  • Bone fracture
    • Women
  • Low blood sugar
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