Glimepiride Metformin Side Effect

For diabetic treatment my dr asked me to take Glimepiride 2mg + Metformin 500mg (1-1), Voglibose 0.3 mg (1-1) & Pioglitazone 30mg + Metformin 500 mg (1-1). When in the monring after breakfast I took Glimepiride 2mg + Metformin 500mg together along with Pioglitazone 30mg + Metformin 500 mg by Noon, I felt heaviness in my head. Is it the side effect of these medicines? Should I continue to to take or leave it? Please advise. ## I took the combination and ended up in the emergency room because I couldn't uninate and they had to insert a catheter. My wife started checking on the combo plus other meds I was already taking (metoprolol for my heart and ranitidine for my gurd and it turns out they are contraindicated with the combo above. The other side effect I had was constipation. My...

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When this tablet to be taken? Before meal or after meal? ## Hello, how are you? Unless your doctor has instructed otherwise, this should be taken just before a meal. That way it has a chance to start working by the time you are digesting your food, which is when you'd normally experience the biggest blood sugar fluctuations. Learn more Metformin details here. Learn more Glimepiride details here. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, stomach pain, flatulence and low blood sugar. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I am 77 and type 2 for 15 yrs. I now take 1000 mg Metformin in AM and again in PM. Now in addition my Dr wants me to take 1mg Glimepiride in AM. My A1c was 7.8 and glucose 185. What can I expect from the combination? Headache, gas, etc?? ## You may experience some nausea, dizziness, headache, gas and diarrhea for a week, or so, as listed by the FDA. However, they tend to be transient side effects and typically go away, once your body gets used to the new medication. You should also make sure to check your sugar level regularly, as it could cause it to drop too low. Is there anything else I can help with? ## One cyco patient 10 tab at a time glim 2 mg,met 500mg,Gigli.02 mg What happen

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i have been taking Glycomet (metformin +glimepiride) i am getting weird dreams practically throughout the night. i have read somewhere that Metformin causes this. i would like to understand the reason/mechanism for metformin inducing this side effect. is there any way to get rid of this side effect?

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Glimepiride, is an anti-diabetic medication used to treat type 2 diabetes.[1][2] It is less preferred than metformin.[1] Use is recommended together with diet and exercise.[1] It is taken by mouth.[1] Glimepiride takes up to three hours for maximum effect and lasts for about a day.[1] Common side effects include headache, nausea, and dizziness.[1] Serious side effects may include lo...

Is it safe to take Nesina with Glimepiride, Pioglitazone, and Metformin? ## As long as your doctor has prescribed them all to be taken together. It is sometimes necessary for someone to take multiple oral diabetes medications to get their blood sugar under control. The FDA lists the typical side effects of Nesina as possibly including anxiety, nausea, dizziness, blurred vision, hypoglycemia and headache. It may also increase the effects of the Glimepiride, so please watch for low blood sugar levels.

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This medicine have any side effects because it is a long time use medicine ## All medications carry the risk of side effects, even over the counter products. The ones for this medication may include: nausea, dizziness, flatulence and low blood sugar. Learn more Glimepiride details here. Learn more Metformin details here. Are there any other questions or comments? ## SIDE EFFECT OF LOSAR-H ## I have bought diamicron xr mex 500 and it cost Rs.189 for 14 tablets of Serdia is there any parellel drug of less expensive.Is there website which guides us to find drug of same generic?

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white bow tie ## what is the link to heart disease ## Glimepiride is an antidiabetic drug, used to help lower and control blood sugar levels. Common side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, low blood sugar and dry mouth. You can read more here: Is there anything else I can help with? ## Yes I been takeing Glimepride tab 2mg one four times A day. I got my medician filled mail order they sent tab 4 mg.. Says take one a day They are the same color and shape as the 2 mg. this does not seem rightto me ## One doctor advised to take "Glycomet-GP2" (containing - Metformin Hydrochloride IP 500mg (Sustained Release) and Glimepiride IP 2mg). And, another suggested to take two tablets (a) "MEDFORMIN 500" (containing - metformin hydrochloride IP 500mg) and "DiaGLI-2" (con...

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Dear Doctor my mother is 64 and is diabetic previously she was taking Glutide CR 30 one tablet in the morning only and nothing during the day for the last 5years, recently the doctor changed the tablet to Gemer 1 this is effecting her in the morning when she take the tablet it makes her feels lathargic and as if slow down, only after 10minutes of taking breakfast she feels relaxed. kindly advice what to do. ## It contains Metformin and Glimepiride and when is she taking it? If she's taking more than a few minutes before she eats, that may be what's causing the problem as it could be causing her blood sugar to drop to low. She should take it just before she starts to eat breakfast. Learn more Metformin details here. Learn more Glimepiride details here.

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HOW MANY MINUTES BEFORE MEAL GLIMEPIRIDE 2 MG TO BE TAKEN SIMILARLY METFORMIN TIMING ## Glimepiride and Metformin are both oral antidiabetic medications. Ideally, you should take them just at the start of a meal, right before you start eating. The normal release tablets take about 15 to 20 minutes to start working, so by taking them this way, they will have a chance to start working, by the time you are finished with your meal, to better control your blood sugar levels. You may experience some side effects from these medications, such as: nausea, stomach pain, diarrhea and flatulence. Learn more: Are there any other questions? ## my husband takes metformin & glimepiride just this morning again he has swelling of the face. spent 24 hrs. in ICU for tongue swelling recently & still...

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I am 34 detected diabetis for 4/5month i take gemer ds 1 my urine gets yellow and getting angry easily now a days my doc ignores my prblem...pls help..my sugar level is normal ..shuld i take another advice? ## I am 45 deteted diabetics from 1-1/2 year I take gemer ds 1 my sugar lever is normal In future there is any side effect of this tablet? ## Hello, Santimoy! How are you doing? Have you ever checked your sugar levels, when you get angry and irritable? That sounds like it may be dropping a little too low. KK, the side effects to Gemer-DS, which contains Glimepiride and Metformin, may include nausea, dizziness, hypoglycemia, stomach pain and flatulence. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Urine turning dark yellow may be a sign of jaundice and may be due to metformin in gemer w...

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my sugar level is 210 fasting and 330 ppb i have been advised Gemer 2 and Tri Glynase 1 in place of melmet SR.advice me if any side effects of the above drugs ## All medications carry the risk of side effects, however, the risk is much greater if you let your blood sugar continue to be uncontrolled. Gemer-2 contains 2mgs of Glimepiride and 500mgs of Metformin, both of which are oral antidiabetic agents. TriGlynase contains both of the ingredients I listed above, with the addition of Pioglitazone. Side effects to these medications may include: nausea, dizziness, stomach pain and flatulence. You can learn more about them at the following links: Are there any other questions? ## HOW TO OVERCOME THESE SIDE EFFECTS ## I am diabetic patient. my sugar fasting is 188.08 ppb is 340.54. earlier a...

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I have started taking ZorylM2What are the side effect? ## i am diabetic for last 10 years. i have been advised to take zoryl m 2 forte twice a day. what are side effects. ## From what I can find, Zoryl M2 contains the active ingredients Glimepiride and Metformin, it is an oral antidiabetic medication that's used to help lower blood sugar. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, flatulence and hypoglycemia. You can learn more Glimepiride details here and more Metformin details here. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I AM TAKING BLISTO 2 MF DAILY IN THE MORNING. AFTER TAKING THIS TABLET i GET STOMACH ACHE, VOMITTING SENSATION, JOINTS PAIN AND MILD FEVER. Pls tell me , is this side effects because of this tablet. should I stop taking this tablet. Mrs. poojary ## Hello, Nanda! How are you feeling? Blisto-2MF contains the active ingredients Glimepiride and Metformin, it is used to help lower and control blood sugar. It can cause stomach pain and nausea as a side effect, though it shouldn't cause fever. Learn more Glimepiride details here. Learn more Metformin details here. Are you taking it just before a meal? And no, if you're diabetic, you can't just stop taking the necessary medications, because that would allow your blood sugar to rise out of control and could put your life in danger. H...

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I would like to know what the potential side effects are of consuming Glimaday 2mg twice a day? ## Glimaday contains the active ingredients Glimepiride and Metformin, which are oral antidiabetic medications used to help lower and control blood sugar. Side effects may include: nausea, headache, flatulence and low blood sugar. ## I am taking human insulin 30/70, 100 IU (11 units) along with Glimaday 2mg. Is the Glimaday 2mg really necessary?

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My sugar level has suddenly gone up to more than 400. After taking metformin 500mg 3 tablets a day, still it does not go down below 200. So I tried glycomet GP2 two tablets per day. I found slight improvement within a day - i.e. it has come down to 130. Shall I continue it? Will it have any side effect like kidney trouble or sudden dizziness? ## Glycomet GP2 contains the active ingredients Glimepiride and Metformin, both of which are oral antidiabetic medications that are used to help lower and control blood sugar. It can cause side effects, just as any other medication can, they may include: nausea, dizziness, flatulence and stomach pain. Learn more Metformin details here and Glimepiride details here. Do you have a doctor you see regularly? They should be able to advise you on the righ...

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Diabetis Mellitus type-II, osteoarthritis, on antidiabetic drug-glimipride- metformin composition and Sammy-200mg for osteoarthritis. Can Ecosprin be administered and will there be any drug interference? If any intereference, then what to be done? ## Ecosprin AV contains Aspirin and Atorvastatin, it is used as a blood thinner and to help lower cholesterol. And I didn't find any interactions or problems listed between taking it with the antidiabetic medications Glimepiride and Metformin, but you should check with your doctor, or pharmacist to be certain. As to the Sam-E, that is a nutritional supplement, not an actual medication, so it hasn't been checked for interactions with medications, thus I have no information on it, but would suggest checking with your doctor. Are there an...

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I've been a diabetic for the past 10 years. However, for the last six months I have been taking Gluconorm-PG2 twice a day. What are the side effects of this medication? Could it lead to water retention and stomach bloating? ## I am diabetic as well for the last 10 years and have been using Iscept forte tablets twice a day. Recently another doctor said that it would be better to switch to Gluconorm PG2. Has anyone else made the switch from Iscept forte to Gluconorm PG2? ## It's actually a very similar medication, but this one contains Glimepiride with the Metformin and both have been proven effective at helping to control blood sugar. Narisimha, have you consulted your doctor? This medication can increase flatulence, which may explain the bloating. And as to whether or not a swit...

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I was prescribed JANUMET XR 1000/50 MG 2 TABLETS in the morning before breakfast and 2mg GLIMEPIRIDE after breakfast. I was suggested bya doctor to take GLYCOMET GP1 twice daily instead of JANUMET XR. should I continue to take GLIMEPIRIDE because i read that GP1 contains 1 mg of GLIMEPIRIDE ## Hello Rao! How are you? Yes, you should double check with the doctor, but it seems that he meant to replace your other medications with the Glycomet GP1, since it contains Metformin and Glimepiride. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, flatulence and low blood sugar. What are your normal sugar levels? Were they not in control with the Janumet XR?

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I take the metformin in the morning with my breakfast and the glimepiride at night as directed by my doctor. My concern is that lately I have been getting up a lot during the night to urinate and my lack of sleep is really beginning to bother me. Any help would be greatly appreaciated. ## Frequent urination can be a normal side effect of diabetes. What have your recent blood sugar levels been? The typical side effects of this medications may include nausea, dizziness, flatulence, stomach pain, and diarrhea, according to FDA reports.

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