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Is There Any Side Effects Of The Medicine Glykind ?
Hi doctor are there any side effects of the medicine Glykind M Hi doctor, are there any side effects of the medicine Glykind M? I ve been takng it for the past one week (for sugar control) and I am experiencing red/sore/painful tongue and cheeks inside the mouth.. My ears feel hot at times also. Am 55. female. Please advice
Sat, 20 Aug 2011
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Dr. Dipalee Sakaria,
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HELLO,
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THIS IS METFORMIN TABLETS. IT HAS COMMON SIDE EFFECTS LIKE NAUSEA, GAS, DIARRHEA, BUT VERY RARE SIDE EFFECT IS SOME UNEXPLAINED SKIN RASHES, SWALLOWING PROBLEM ETC....SO IT MAY OR MAY NOT BE THE EFFECT OF THE DRUG. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR ON. HE MAY CHANGE THE DRUG.
WISH YOU GOOD HEALTH.
WELCOME TO HCM
THIS IS METFORMIN TABLETS. IT HAS COMMON SIDE EFFECTS LIKE NAUSEA, GAS, DIARRHEA, BUT VERY RARE SIDE EFFECT IS SOME UNEXPLAINED SKIN RASHES, SWALLOWING PROBLEM ETC....SO IT MAY OR MAY NOT BE THE EFFECT OF THE DRUG. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR ON. HE MAY CHANGE THE DRUG.
WISH YOU GOOD HEALTH.
HELLO,
GLYKIND-M contains glicazide80mg+metformin 500mg
they have some side-effects like
SIDE EFFECTS OF GLICAZIDE: Nausea, stomach upset or diarrhea may occur as your body adjusts to the medication. If any of these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you develop a skin rash, itching, easy bruising or bleeding, fever, weakness, trembling or chills while taking this medication. This medication may cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) which manifests as dizziness, weakness, drowsiness, headache, sweating, nervousness, shaking, tingling of the hands or feet, hunger, fast heartbeat.
SIDE EFFECTS OF METFORMIN:
Diarrhea – this occurs to up to 53.2 percent of people
Nausea or vomiting – this happens to 25.5 percent
Gas – this occurs to up to 12.1 percent of people
Weakness – this happens to up to 9.2 percent of people
Indigestion – this usually occurs to 7.1 percent of people
Abdominal discomfort – this merely happens to 6.4 percent of people
Headache – this is experienced by 5.7 percent of people
thus,in my opinion your case doesn't seem to be drug related.take a b-complex supplement daily and consult your family physician.
for more details log on to www.totaldiabetescure.blogspot.com
GLYKIND-M contains glicazide80mg+metformin 500mg
they have some side-effects like
SIDE EFFECTS OF GLICAZIDE: Nausea, stomach upset or diarrhea may occur as your body adjusts to the medication. If any of these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you develop a skin rash, itching, easy bruising or bleeding, fever, weakness, trembling or chills while taking this medication. This medication may cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) which manifests as dizziness, weakness, drowsiness, headache, sweating, nervousness, shaking, tingling of the hands or feet, hunger, fast heartbeat.
SIDE EFFECTS OF METFORMIN:
Diarrhea – this occurs to up to 53.2 percent of people
Nausea or vomiting – this happens to 25.5 percent
Gas – this occurs to up to 12.1 percent of people
Weakness – this happens to up to 9.2 percent of people
Indigestion – this usually occurs to 7.1 percent of people
Abdominal discomfort – this merely happens to 6.4 percent of people
Headache – this is experienced by 5.7 percent of people
thus,in my opinion your case doesn't seem to be drug related.take a b-complex supplement daily and consult your family physician.
for more details log on to www.totaldiabetescure.blogspot.com
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hi,thanks for query.You seems to have some form of stomatitis.This is not known with this anti diabetic drug.Please talk to your doctor and get this treated.Constipation,some food color can lead to this.Avoid spices,take soft diet and more of liquids.
wishing you good health.
wishing you good health.
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