Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
Was On Glyciphafe And Telma. Sugar Level Increases After Changing To Pioz And Voglibose. Need Suggestion
Question: Hello,
I was taking Glyciphafe SR 500(1/2 morning & 1/2 in the evening), Telma 20(daily 1), Rosuvas 5(daily 1) in consultation with my first doctor. The hospital where i was consulting closed and i was forced to change the doctor. Now the new doctor changed the prescription entirely.
When i consulted the new doc with report ( FBS=111, PPBS=100, tryglyc=263, chol=153, hdl=32,ldl=73) he told that your FBS is high and changed the medicine to Pioz 7.5(1 at night), Voglibose 0.2 (night), fibator (night), and telma 40(morning). After starting this medicine i checked my sugar level and i was shocked.
FBS=123, PPBS=177.
So from the readings it looks that the sugar level is increasing after taking new prescription. Please suggest.
XXXX
I was taking Glyciphafe SR 500(1/2 morning & 1/2 in the evening), Telma 20(daily 1), Rosuvas 5(daily 1) in consultation with my first doctor. The hospital where i was consulting closed and i was forced to change the doctor. Now the new doctor changed the prescription entirely.
When i consulted the new doc with report ( FBS=111, PPBS=100, tryglyc=263, chol=153, hdl=32,ldl=73) he told that your FBS is high and changed the medicine to Pioz 7.5(1 at night), Voglibose 0.2 (night), fibator (night), and telma 40(morning). After starting this medicine i checked my sugar level and i was shocked.
FBS=123, PPBS=177.
So from the readings it looks that the sugar level is increasing after taking new prescription. Please suggest.
XXXX
Brief Answer:
Follow old doctor advice. Check HbA1c level once
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX thanks for using XXXXXXX
I went through your query and understand the concern.
You should continue with the drugs prescribed by your older doctor.
Glyciphage SR 500(1/2 morning & 1/2 in the evening), Telma 20, Rosuvas 5.
The FBS and PPBS of 111 & 100 respectively is acceptable. Since you are well controlled with the sugar level I advice you to continue the same. Get done HbA1c level once to check for sugar control for past 3 months. This will help us to decide whether to increase the dose or change the drugs or to add other drug to the regimen.
After 5 days of the treatment (old regimen) get done FBS & PPBS once and if any raise in sugar level then consider increasing the evening dose of Glyciphage SR 500mg from 1/2 tab to 1 full tablet. This will help you in maintaining your sugar level.
I personally don't feel you to start with Pioz or voglibose. These are the additive drugs for the glyciphage if uncontrolled. The voglibose is to prevent the PPBS but you have normal PPBS. So continue old doctor's advice.
Have plenty of vegetables, follow diet and do regular exercises (30 min / day for at least 5 days a week). Have good foot care.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Feel free to ask if any related query and I will be glad to answer them. If you like my answers kindly rate it, and write a review as well.
Wish you a very happy life and good health.
Regards,
Follow old doctor advice. Check HbA1c level once
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX thanks for using XXXXXXX
I went through your query and understand the concern.
You should continue with the drugs prescribed by your older doctor.
Glyciphage SR 500(1/2 morning & 1/2 in the evening), Telma 20, Rosuvas 5.
The FBS and PPBS of 111 & 100 respectively is acceptable. Since you are well controlled with the sugar level I advice you to continue the same. Get done HbA1c level once to check for sugar control for past 3 months. This will help us to decide whether to increase the dose or change the drugs or to add other drug to the regimen.
After 5 days of the treatment (old regimen) get done FBS & PPBS once and if any raise in sugar level then consider increasing the evening dose of Glyciphage SR 500mg from 1/2 tab to 1 full tablet. This will help you in maintaining your sugar level.
I personally don't feel you to start with Pioz or voglibose. These are the additive drugs for the glyciphage if uncontrolled. The voglibose is to prevent the PPBS but you have normal PPBS. So continue old doctor's advice.
Have plenty of vegetables, follow diet and do regular exercises (30 min / day for at least 5 days a week). Have good foot care.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Feel free to ask if any related query and I will be glad to answer them. If you like my answers kindly rate it, and write a review as well.
Wish you a very happy life and good health.
Regards,
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hello,
Its been 5 days i am taking these new medicine. So is it possible that the new medicine take some time? I approached this new doctor on his vast experience. So how can i doubt his credentials?
I have taken for around 3 years the previous medicine and these results are after 3-5 days of taking new medicine.
Kindly clarify.
thanks
Its been 5 days i am taking these new medicine. So is it possible that the new medicine take some time? I approached this new doctor on his vast experience. So how can i doubt his credentials?
I have taken for around 3 years the previous medicine and these results are after 3-5 days of taking new medicine.
Kindly clarify.
thanks
Brief Answer:
All time glucose management required.2nd opinion
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
These medications act in the body for limited period and then get excreted. Since it is not controlling your blood sugar now then how can they control after many months or years. The main management in diabetes is to maintain the sugar level all the time.
I would have continued with the previous medications to my patients as it was controlling the blood sugar optimally and according to guidelines metformin (Glyciphage) should be the first drug of choice in management of type 2 diabetes.
You can ask another opinion from any doctor if you don't convince or can read about management of type 2 diabetes, the drug of choice and the steps in management for your satisfaction.
Hope this clarified your doubt. Wish you good health.
Regards
All time glucose management required.2nd opinion
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
These medications act in the body for limited period and then get excreted. Since it is not controlling your blood sugar now then how can they control after many months or years. The main management in diabetes is to maintain the sugar level all the time.
I would have continued with the previous medications to my patients as it was controlling the blood sugar optimally and according to guidelines metformin (Glyciphage) should be the first drug of choice in management of type 2 diabetes.
You can ask another opinion from any doctor if you don't convince or can read about management of type 2 diabetes, the drug of choice and the steps in management for your satisfaction.
Hope this clarified your doubt. Wish you good health.
Regards
Note: For further follow-up, discuss your blood glucose reports with our diabetologist. Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
