I am taking metformin tab 500mg thrice daily after food. Blood sugar level is well maintained below 150 and FBS below 120. Occassionally PPBS may shoot to200 but rarely. I want to know the side effects of this drug in the long run.
what are the side effects of taking Glyciph... - Diabetes India
what are the side effects of taking Glyciphage 500mg thrice daily regularly even if PPBS below 150.
i feel you should eat 4 times with little quantity which will help to rrduce ur medicine .what are the hba1c test results.
Last time when tested HbA1C was 6. FBS was 114 and PPBS was 130. I brought to this level after adding turmeric in my breakfast which consists of a cup of channa cooked with salt and turmeric and one egg omlette.. no carb at all. Earlier PPBS was never below 200. change of diet and turmeric helped.
Metformin : maximum dose / day is 2550 mgs in three divided doses. Mostly tolerated. Side effects include:
Asthenia
Diarrhea
Flatulence
Weakness
Myalgia
Hypoglycemia ( rare)
GI complaints
Lactic acidosis (rare)
Low serum vitB12
Nausea/vomiting
Thank you for kind and valuable info.
Less common side effects glyciphage ( netmeds.com/prescriptions/g... ):
Anxiety
blurred vision
chest discomfort
cold sweats
coma
confusion
cool, pale skin
depression
difficult or labored breathing
dizziness
fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
feeling of warmth
headache
increased hunger
increased sweating
nausea
nervousness
nightmares
redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
seizures
shakiness
shortness of breath
slurred speech
tightness in the chest
unusual tiredness or weakness
wheezing
Rare sideeffects:
Behavior change similar to being drunk
difficulty with concentrating
drowsiness
lack or loss of strength
restless sleep
unusual sleepiness
If you experience symptoms of lactic acidosis (e.g., weakness, tiredness, drowsiness, unusual muscle pain, trouble breathing, stomach pain with nausea, vomiting or diarrhea, feeling cold, dizziness, light-headedness, or slow or irregular heartbeat), stop taking this medication and get immediate medical attention. For more details visit netmeds.com/prescriptions/g...
I am taking the same dose metformin 500 mg sustained release since 1 year - 3 times daily.. no side effects so far. But best is to control BS by diet.