Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Can The Diabetes Medicine, Metride, Cause Weakness And Nerve Pain?
Dear Doctor,
I am using this Metride 1 tablet for more than 8 years and my sugar level is well controlled the diet level is 115 by morning report. Now my question what i understand in Metride 1 is the combination of 1mg of Glimetiride and 5 mg of Metformin, I am getting more pain in the nerves mainly in the shoulder and hands I hope this Glimetride is controlling the sugar level then what is the use of having Metformin and Whether you can suggest me some other tablet containing only Glimetride also i belive my body is becoming week and i cannot tolerate the body pain my age is 53 years old and hope i can get a solution from your side - Thanks - Raju
I am using this Metride 1 tablet for more than 8 years and my sugar level is well controlled the diet level is 115 by morning report. Now my question what i understand in Metride 1 is the combination of 1mg of Glimetiride and 5 mg of Metformin, I am getting more pain in the nerves mainly in the shoulder and hands I hope this Glimetride is controlling the sugar level then what is the use of having Metformin and Whether you can suggest me some other tablet containing only Glimetride also i belive my body is becoming week and i cannot tolerate the body pain my age is 53 years old and hope i can get a solution from your side - Thanks - Raju
Tue, 22 Apr 2014
Dear sir I understand your concern.
I am very happy you are this conscientious because having a well controlled blood sugar is very important in preventing the onset of diabetic complications.
in my opinion the reason for your diabetes is not single medication.Both the medications are having there own role in diabetes treatment
metformin will help in reducing insulin resistance and help to keep our weight in check
glimipride will increase our insulin out put
so it always better to continue both
The reason for you feeling weak ness may be due to low sugar but you should confirm it before doing any changes in medication
The reason could be diabetic neuropathy also for that take tab neurobion once daily
I suppose I have given the desired response if you have any other query please write back.
Otherwise please accept & rate my answer. I will appreciate your review about my answer.
Best Regards.
Dr Vamsi Krishna
Consultant Diabetologist
I am very happy you are this conscientious because having a well controlled blood sugar is very important in preventing the onset of diabetic complications.
in my opinion the reason for your diabetes is not single medication.Both the medications are having there own role in diabetes treatment
metformin will help in reducing insulin resistance and help to keep our weight in check
glimipride will increase our insulin out put
so it always better to continue both
The reason for you feeling weak ness may be due to low sugar but you should confirm it before doing any changes in medication
The reason could be diabetic neuropathy also for that take tab neurobion once daily
I suppose I have given the desired response if you have any other query please write back.
Otherwise please accept & rate my answer. I will appreciate your review about my answer.
Best Regards.
Dr Vamsi Krishna
Consultant Diabetologist
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Diabetic neuropathy
Loading Online Doctors....