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What Causes Numbness In Leg While Taking Galvus Met 50mg?

I have been taking galvus met 50/500mg from the past 3 months for my diabetes 2 type. I take this twice in a day,once in the morning nd once in the evening before food. Of course the bolld sugar is under control, but I get numbness in one of my leg. Is it due to some side effect? Please let me know about it
Tue, 28 Oct 2014
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HI
Thanks for posting your query to Healthcaremagic.

I don't think it is due to side effect of Galvus met . Most likely there has been some damage to the nerves of your leg .

Nerve damage ( Neuropathy ) is a very common complication in Diabetes. For confirmation of diagnosis you need to get a test called Nerve Conduction study of the leg .

Once it is confirmed there are certain medicines which shall help in controlling the nerve damage and help in rejuvenating the nerves.

Till then continue your Galvus Met .

Hope you find this information useful.

Any clarifications or Queries feel free to ask.
Happy to help you.

Regards.
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What Causes Numbness In Leg While Taking Galvus Met 50mg?

HI Thanks for posting your query to Healthcaremagic. I don t think it is due to side effect of Galvus met . Most likely there has been some damage to the nerves of your leg . Nerve damage ( Neuropathy ) is a very common complication in Diabetes. For confirmation of diagnosis you need to get a test called Nerve Conduction study of the leg . Once it is confirmed there are certain medicines which shall help in controlling the nerve damage and help in rejuvenating the nerves. Till then continue your Galvus Met . Hope you find this information useful. Any clarifications or Queries feel free to ask. Happy to help you. Regards.