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Can Glycomet And Istamet Cause Constipation?
Posted on
Wed, 28 Sep 2016
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Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Wed, 28 Sep 2016
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Tue, 25 Oct 2016
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Question : Does Glycomet GP 2 and Istamet cause constipation ? I have iron deficiency anaemia with hb levels at 8 . I have been prescribed Orofer xt too .
Brief Answer:
Hi, Glycomet GP 2 contains Metformin that can cause dyspepsia
Detailed Answer:
Hi, Glycomet GP 2 contains Metformin that can cause dyspepsia, gastric irritation, diarrhoea, and constipation in some. The other medicines do not. Actually Orofer XT is the more likely culprit and you can take a mild laxative like soluble isabgol to prevent this, and next time you visit your doctor, you can ask for preparations of iron that contain DOSS, which is a mild laxative and should work better for you. You can revert back to me if you have further queries or close the session. Regards
Hi, Glycomet GP 2 contains Metformin that can cause dyspepsia
Detailed Answer:
Hi, Glycomet GP 2 contains Metformin that can cause dyspepsia, gastric irritation, diarrhoea, and constipation in some. The other medicines do not. Actually Orofer XT is the more likely culprit and you can take a mild laxative like soluble isabgol to prevent this, and next time you visit your doctor, you can ask for preparations of iron that contain DOSS, which is a mild laxative and should work better for you. You can revert back to me if you have further queries or close the session. Regards
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