Durezol And Blood Sugar Levels (Top voted first)
UpdatedI am type 2 diabetic, currently on Glipizide. On long term Prednisone for polymalgia rheumatica for 2 years. Just had cataract surgery and have been on Durezol for 2 weeks t.i.d. Blood sugars are very erratic since doing the eyedrops. MD says no interaction! but something is going on. Eye surgeon says NOT the eyedrops. Any idea why this is happening?
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The Durezol contains the active ingredient Difluprednate, which is another steroid class medication, just like the Prednisone.
So yes, it could be causing the problem, especially if you are still taking the Prednisone, since it means that there are now more steroids in your body and they are known to have an effect on blood sugar levels.
Have you doctors given you any ideas for resolution, such as adjusting your diabetes medication?
It is the best opthalmic steroid I've used for my condition.
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