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Can Glipizide Cause Constipation?
Question: which med causes constipation. when i urinitate it dribbles. I'm diabetic i take glipizide cholesterol
Brief Answer:
Side effects of glipizide
Detailed Answer:
Dear sir,
Glipizide is known to cause the side effects of bloating and constipation. This can be cured with lactulose syrup three times daily. To avoid the recurrence of constipation you need to make sure you drink enough fluids (at least eight cups per day with one of them orange juice) . Also you need to increase the fiber content of your diet especially green vegetables.
Also glibizide can cause painful or difficult urination. but it can also be caused by urinary tract infection which is common in diabetic patients. So you should get a urine analysis to exclude the presence of UTI. If UTI is present then it should be treated with antibiotics.
I hope I answered your question .
Side effects of glipizide
Detailed Answer:
Dear sir,
Glipizide is known to cause the side effects of bloating and constipation. This can be cured with lactulose syrup three times daily. To avoid the recurrence of constipation you need to make sure you drink enough fluids (at least eight cups per day with one of them orange juice) . Also you need to increase the fiber content of your diet especially green vegetables.
Also glibizide can cause painful or difficult urination. but it can also be caused by urinary tract infection which is common in diabetic patients. So you should get a urine analysis to exclude the presence of UTI. If UTI is present then it should be treated with antibiotics.
I hope I answered your question .
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