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Taking 850 mgs metformin but isnt working to lower blood sugar. Blood sugar readings now in low 300's. Recent bump by Dr. From 500mg to 850mg. Have reduced food intake, fruits, starches etc. But not much difference in results. Readings are before meals. What are other options as far as medications to take to help the metformin? ## Hello, Uvaldo! How are you doing? I'm sorry about the problem that you're having. As to your food intake, have you also reduced the amount of sweets overall and fats that you take in? According to various research papers on diabetes, fats can coat the cells and prevent their absorption of insulin, which elevates your blood sugar levels. You can really eat as much enough to feel full and satisfied, it just has to be of healthy, low-fat and low-sugar...

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I was diabetic patient for the last fifteen years and was prescribed insulin (Novomix 30) 12 u morning and 18 u before dinner. Recently I had colitis and was prescribed sazo 1000, Morease, CyraD and vsl3. Suddenly my glucose level came down. Can any body inform which med has caused lower glucose level and what should I do?

what is the reaction of chymoral forte tablet with alcohol? ## After a small cut on the foreskin of my genitals I noticed swelling/inflammation. After using 4 tablets of chymoral Forte in 24 hours, instead of subsiding the inflammation /swelling, i notice the swelling is increasing. another fact is that i am using chymoral forte in addition to a HCL base medicine. I am diabetic also. Should I stop the Hcl base medication and continue Chymora Forte. Any other advice will be appriciated. Awaiting your early response. Thanks ## Does chymoral Forte works inaddition to another HCL base medicine in use. For how how long these 4 tabltes per 24 hours can be used to subside inflammation/swalling for a diabetic patient

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Took this pill to help treat diabetic neuropothy. It caused severe stomach ache and dry mouth for me! ! Good luck....hope it helps you. ## Hello, Beege! How are you? I'm very sorry about the experience you had. This tablet is listed by the national library of medicine as containing 50mgs of Diclofenac, which is classified by the FDA as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory. They are most commonly used to treat pain, fever and swelling. Stomach irritation and dry mouth can be common side effects, along with nausea, dizziness and headache. Are there any questions or concerns?

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im suffering from type 2 diabetes, & from 4 months im taking voglibose 0.3 with bf,lunch,dinner, & zitamet 50/500 at bf & dinner, & dibend-m at lunch & dinner with zitamet & voglibose. this lowerd my fbs up to 126/mg dl but ppis 226mg & from year i have inch loss very rapidely & losing my muscles in hands & thighs & buttocks, so pls advice me what can i do or take for regaining my body back... for fast results

As and when I take evion I get relief from going to washroom again ànd gas problem I feel comfortable. I'm a diabetic Is this useful for relief pain to my nerves l feel this also I get better using evion ## Hello, Rajesh! How are you? I'm glad that the Evion is helping you, however, you should be aware that according to the MIMs databases, it is only a vitamin E nutritional supplement. Thus, you should not leave behind any necessary medications that have been prescribed by your doctor. What do you take for your diabetes? Are you also careful with your diet to avoid sweets? ## I presently taking glimulin 1mg mornings and night. I don't take any sweets only exceptional case where I desire It's upto me however I take fruits which is recommended by doctor only. ## Fruit...

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I was on metformin for years, was having pain near liver area, biopsy revealed a non-alcoholic -stealatic -liver.{ Fibrosis } stage -2-3} the Dr. told me it progressed badly because of the metformin and took me off of them. ## I am very sorry about the problems you have experienced from it. Unfortunately, there is no way to know, ahead of time, how any given medication is going to affect anyone that takes it. Most medications are processed through the liver, so there is always a risk associated with using them for a long period of time. What do you use for your diabetes, now? ## I am on novalog 25 untis before meals and 85 units of lantus at bedtime. ## I don't know what you are talking about but I take no meds without first researching on the internet, etc. myself and my book conta...

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small round white pill found with a line through one side and the number 0.2 on the other side ## The medication is called Desmopressin. It's a man-made form of a hormone that occurs naturally in the pituitary gland. This hormone is important for many functions including blood flow, blood pressure, kidney function, and regulating how the body uses water. Desmopressin is used to treat bed-wetting, central cranial diabetes insipidus, and increased thirst and urination caused by head surgery or head trauma.

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I take this medication, but I am having trouble keeping my sugar down. It has been running high for a few weeks. My question is- can I take more Metformin to regulate my sugar? It is highest at night. I take 2 per day which is what is prescribed. Can I also take one before I go to bed? ## Just add Fenfuro in your existing medicinal regime and feel the results within 3-6 months. ## I wouldn't suggest changing your medication, without first consulting your doctor. They are the ones who will best know how to help you with your problem. Another thing that you have to take in consideration is your diet, if you are still continuing to just eat whatever you want, including foods that contain high amounts of fats and sugars, you can't expect this medication to be able to completely cont...

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is it given to diffuse the glucose in the body? ## I'm using Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets IP 500 mg ( Melmet - 500 ) to reduce my overweight. Is this medicine help to reduce my overweight? My weight is 100 kg. I want to reduce 40 kg weight.

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Price for a 30 day supply of Metanx. Taking two per day at Walgreen's ## Hello, Jim! How are you? I'm sorry, but I don't have a price to quote you, there is no database that proves such information, it can also vary according to your location. Have you tried checking with the pharmacy? Does anyone else know the prices on this? ## I've been taking Pentazocine/Naloxone for about 4 mths now and the whole time my hands and feet have been blistering and peeling I talked to the doctor about it and he said it's just stress I went to a specialist and they said it was exama. They gave me a cream for it but I just keep blistering and peeling mainly on my palms of my hands I read some of the side effects and it said it may cause blistering of skin. Do you think it the medicine ...

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Sir I'm an ocd patient and used to use fludac 60 mg once daily and nexito forte night . im also a diabetic patient using januvia 100 mg and metformin 500 mg twice a day. Suddenly 2 days back had vomitings and indigestion so stopped all medication. Feeling now very weak and cold chills shivering and sweating. Now my psychiatrist is suggesting to take nexito forte 2 tablets and he says everything will be alright. Should I use or wait and see please reply. he asked me to stop fludac and start nexito forte. I have fear of using these medicines as it may create more side effect

I had a fall post seizure which happened while I was crossing a road, luckily no vehicle was around. I hit my head and right of my face on the Tarmac, but had only a minor hemorrhage in the brain with hair line injury on the jaw as I was wearing a coutomary had gear. Was unconscious for some time. At present, I am foggy, forget things, remember things with difficulty, strain while speaking, and have a unnatural & general feeling of not being OK/normal. Otherwise I am a healthy, robust veteran, very fit for my age and lead a healthy lifestyle with regular excercise regime. Dr has advised Xenoxa 150 OD. I would like to know:- 1. How long is this medicine to be taken. 2. Is the dose likely to be increased, as he has asked me to come for review after taking it for a week.3. Can one driv...

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Does metformin HCL ER 500 MG same as 178 HCL ER 500 MG ## Hello, Millie! How are you? Yes, from what you've listed, they are both equivalent. This medication is an oral antidiabetic drug that's used to help lower and control blood sugar levels. Typical side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache, stomach pain, diarrhea and flatulence. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I have been on Januvia (25mg) for only three days and on day two I started experiencing severe dizziness. I didn't take a dose this morning because I was still dizzy from the previous day's dose. Does this side effect pass or should I contact my doctor? ## Stop the drug and notify your MD ASAP. ## @Vegas Mama, The US National Library of Medicine lists "dizziness" as an uncommon side effect of Januvia; at which point it sounds like it would be a good idea to stop taking the medication and contact your doctor right away (as Jerry suggested). Ref: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0045526/#DDIC602203.side_effects_section But to further answer your question, some side effects don't necessarily require immediate medical attention, and may very well go away on their own as ...

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For wat tab gabapin nt is used for n Wat are side effects of the tab. ## Gabapin nt 400 doctor priscribed for feet burning sensation and numbness. but iam not having such as diabetic,uric acid, and cholestrol.problem.so this medicine will help ?

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Does metformin cause its users to loose weight besides controlling their blood glucose levels? ## Hello, Missy! How are you? It can help with weight loss, since it improves the body's use of insulin. It is sometimes given to women with PCOS/PCOD, since it can help with their weight gain and improve their condition. However, it shouldn't be used for weight loss, unless your doctor has specifically instructed you to do so. Typical side effects may include nausea, dizziness, flatulence, stomach pain and hypoglycemia. Is there anything else I can help with?

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would like to suggest a glucose pen such like the epi pen for my brother with type 1 diabetes. ## And Epi pen, is Ephiphrine, used to treat allergies and would not do anything for diabetes. You are able to buy both tablets that dissolve in the mouth, as well as liquid drops at virtually any drugstore, that work fast to relieve a low sugar attack. Orange Juice, or any liquid with a regular sugar content will help to bring him out of it, just follow it with something like yogurt or a sandwich that contains long sugar molecules to maintain the sugar balance at a higher level. ## Glucagon is an injectable treatment for low blood sugar, primarily for those with type 1 diabetes or who have frequent low blood sugars that require help to treat. It works much like an Epipen and comes in a kit. I...

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My boyfriend was walking and found a blue oval shaped pill with a line on one side and ah14 on the other side what is this ## Hello Candy! How are you? This tablet contains 4mgs of Glimepiride, which is an oral antidiabetic medication that is used to help lower and control blood sugar levels. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, hypoglycemia, flatulence and stomach pain. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Hello. I am taking metformin Er 2000mg daily. Doc just prescribed glyburide 5mg once daily, additionally. The side effects for this one little 5mg green pill are just awful! I shake, get weak (low blood sugar), sweat, heart palpitations etc. Although I take it with food, I have very slow digestion so it can take up to 3-4 hours to hit me. I end up eating a sweet something to help the side effects. Which is ridiculous! My question is: how can a 5mg pill affect me so harshly? Eating sugar to counteract it is defeating the point! My average blood sugar is over 200. I am cutting out sugar, eating more protein , taking my meds. Metformin Er gives me no problems, but the normal metformin upset my tummy. ## Hello, Sharon! How are you feeling? I'm sorry about the problem that you've bee...

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