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What Are The Side Effects Of Prolonged Usage Of Diabetic Medication?

hello doctor, hi this is amalapaul.My mother is about 60 years ,she since she is patient of diabetes from the past 6 years, she is using per daily nearly 9 to 10 tablet per day, is there may be any severe side effects of usage of these tablets, she uses the tablets like reclide40 , ubexa, alphadol, nephrocaps, abbott,stamlo, ecosprin gold 20.Along with the sugar she has the imbalance of cholestral content and the creatanine.For long days she has been using these medicines but now she is feeling somewhat uneasy while taking the medicines, is it right to stop that heavy medicine dosage doctor or plz suggest me what to do .
Mon, 14 Apr 2014
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Hello,
You should not worry about the side effects of anti diabetic medications because their advantages are much more in comparison to their side effects.
Her uneasiness could be because of hypoglycemia or may be even high blood pressure.
Since her creatinine is high,she should be investigated for diabetic nephropathy.
Dibetic nephropathy in itself can cause hypoglycemia.
Her cholesterol levels should be normalised by giving statins.
Either ARB's or ACE inhibitors should be given instead of stamlo.
If her blood sugar levels are running on lower side,dosage of anti diabetic medicines can be reduced,however you must consult your doctor and abide by his instructions.
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What Are The Side Effects Of Prolonged Usage Of Diabetic Medication?

Hello, You should not worry about the side effects of anti diabetic medications because their advantages are much more in comparison to their side effects. Her uneasiness could be because of hypoglycemia or may be even high blood pressure. Since her creatinine is high,she should be investigated for diabetic nephropathy. Dibetic nephropathy in itself can cause hypoglycemia. Her cholesterol levels should be normalised by giving statins. Either ARB s or ACE inhibitors should be given instead of stamlo. If her blood sugar levels are running on lower side,dosage of anti diabetic medicines can be reduced,however you must consult your doctor and abide by his instructions. Thanks