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What Causes Abdominal Pain And Weakness While On Glycomet?
Question: Hello,
Few weeks ago it has been detected that my Fasting Sugar is 128 and PP is 231. I have asked to take 1 Tab Glycomet SR 500 twice daily after breakfast and dinner. I have also been asked to maintained diabetic diet (Low cholesterol, multiple small meals, vegetables, salads, fruits etc). I am having the medicine for last 5 days and also observing diet chart as prepared by the nutritionist. I am having some problems like weakness, abdominal pain (though nominal), chills in palms. When I have food, I feel better. Is this due to the new medicine or reduced food intake? Will these symptoms subside over few days or I should immediately talk my doctor. Kindly advise.
Few weeks ago it has been detected that my Fasting Sugar is 128 and PP is 231. I have asked to take 1 Tab Glycomet SR 500 twice daily after breakfast and dinner. I have also been asked to maintained diabetic diet (Low cholesterol, multiple small meals, vegetables, salads, fruits etc). I am having the medicine for last 5 days and also observing diet chart as prepared by the nutritionist. I am having some problems like weakness, abdominal pain (though nominal), chills in palms. When I have food, I feel better. Is this due to the new medicine or reduced food intake? Will these symptoms subside over few days or I should immediately talk my doctor. Kindly advise.
Brief Answer:
It may be due to Metaformin.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your question.
Noted your concern.
Your symptoms may be due to Metaformin (content of Glycomet).
In practice I usually start Metaformin in small dose with gradual increase in dose after every 3rd day to maximal tolerable dose.
Usually body get adopted to these side effects over a period of time.
I may suggest to Take Tab Glycomet 500SR once a day for 3 to 4 days and then increase it Twice a day from day 4 or 5.
Rest follow diet and exercise.
If despite doing this your symptoms persist better to consult your treating diabetologist.
Hope this helps you.
Regards,
Dr Abhay Mali.
Diabetologist.
It may be due to Metaformin.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your question.
Noted your concern.
Your symptoms may be due to Metaformin (content of Glycomet).
In practice I usually start Metaformin in small dose with gradual increase in dose after every 3rd day to maximal tolerable dose.
Usually body get adopted to these side effects over a period of time.
I may suggest to Take Tab Glycomet 500SR once a day for 3 to 4 days and then increase it Twice a day from day 4 or 5.
Rest follow diet and exercise.
If despite doing this your symptoms persist better to consult your treating diabetologist.
Hope this helps you.
Regards,
Dr Abhay Mali.
Diabetologist.
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