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What Are The Side Effects Of Galvus?

Hi sir, My Father having Diabeties since from 5 Years, his age around 53 Yrs & He is having Galvus met 50/1000mg tablet also with 20 units of Insulin , some times sugar will be under controll, but his weight getting reduce & need to know is there any side affects with this tablet. Does this tablet affect the Body parts such as kidney/ Liver ...or is their any better Tablet than the Galvus met. Pls suggest!!! Thanks! Sanjay.K.R
Wed, 1 Apr 2015
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Hello and thank you for the question.
Like all medicines, Galvus can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. (very common, common,uncommon,rare,very rare).The most common side effect with Galvus (seen in between 1 and 10 patients in 100) is dizziness.Some patients have had the following side effects while taking Galvus and metformin: Trembling, headache, nausea, low blood glucose, wich are the most common.
You should stop taking Galvus and see your doctor immediately if you experience the following side
effects:
1.ANGIOEDEMA ( Symptoms include swollen face, tongue
or throat, difficulty swallowing, difficulties breathing, sudden onset rash or hives).
2.Liver disease (hepatitis) : Symptoms include yellow skin and eyes, nausea, loss of
appetite or dark-coloured urine.
If you want to change Galuvs with another medication, the best way is to consult your personal Endocrinologist, you should refer to him the glicemia levels and your symptoms.
Best regards.
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What Are The Side Effects Of Galvus?

Hello and thank you for the question. Like all medicines, Galvus can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. (very common, common,uncommon,rare,very rare).The most common side effect with Galvus (seen in between 1 and 10 patients in 100) is dizziness.Some patients have had the following side effects while taking Galvus and metformin: Trembling, headache, nausea, low blood glucose, wich are the most common. You should stop taking Galvus and see your doctor immediately if you experience the following side effects: 1.ANGIOEDEMA ( Symptoms include swollen face, tongue or throat, difficulty swallowing, difficulties breathing, sudden onset rash or hives). 2.Liver disease (hepatitis) : Symptoms include yellow skin and eyes, nausea, loss of appetite or dark-coloured urine. If you want to change Galuvs with another medication, the best way is to consult your personal Endocrinologist, you should refer to him the glicemia levels and your symptoms. Best regards.