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Can Metformin And Repaglinide Be Taken Together?

Posted on Mon, 28 Nov 2016

Question: Why are Metformin and Repaglinide prescribed to be taken together. Why can't I just take one or the other?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Phanindra Dulipala (30 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
high doses of single drugs is not tolerated by body

Detailed Answer:
Hi Sir, I have gone through your query and understood your concerns.

Sir, the combination of two drugs are prescribed when optimal dose of any single drug cannot control your sugar levels. In your case also the same thing is done. That is the combination of these two drugs is better solution than to prescribe high doses of any single drug.

Thank you sir

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Phanindra Dulipala (48 minutes later)

When I take both my blood Sugar levels drop very low -- into the 50s. Is it okay to only take repaglinide?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Phanindra Dulipala (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, you can take only repaglinide

Detailed Answer:
Hi Sir, In such case you can take only repaglinide for 2 weeks and check for blood sugar levels.

If the sugar levels are normal, then continue same. If they rise high then you may need a change in dosage. Some other drug we can try. As of now, with such low sugar levels, You take only Repaglinide.

Thank you

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. REMY KOSHY