what are the side effects of taking Glyciphage 500mg thrice daily regularly even if PPBS below 150.

[appanduraju]

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.

[sbkulkarni1955]

i feel you should eat 4 times with little quantity which will help to rrduce ur medicine .what are the hba1c test results.

[appanduraju]

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.

[DrARJ]

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

[appanduraju]

Thank you for kind and valuable info.

[ShasiMehra]

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

[lindarobert]

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...

[Indian1990 Star]

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.