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Does Istamet Have Any Side Effect?

Respectable Dr. Very recently after my check up doctor advised me to take Istamet 50 mg/ 500 Mg morining and evening.Just want to make sure, there is any side effect from this medicine.Many thanks for your valuable information With best regards XXXX YYYY@YYYY
Thu, 23 Jan 2020
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Hi,

I can understand your concern regarding safety of the prescribed medication. Istamet is a combination of two medicines sitagliptin (50 mg) and Metformin (500 mg) commonly prescribed to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Generally it is well tolerated by most of our patients, however it may cause stomach upset, vomiting, diarrhea, cramps, hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) and rarely a serious condition called lactic acidosis. Continue taking it as prescribed and report any side effects.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
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Does Istamet Have Any Side Effect?

Hi, I can understand your concern regarding safety of the prescribed medication. Istamet is a combination of two medicines sitagliptin (50 mg) and Metformin (500 mg) commonly prescribed to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus. Generally it is well tolerated by most of our patients, however it may cause stomach upset, vomiting, diarrhea, cramps, hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) and rarely a serious condition called lactic acidosis. Continue taking it as prescribed and report any side effects. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician