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Does Novex-DS Cause Rise In The Blood Sugar Level?

will there be increase in blood sugar level in diabetics due to intake of novex ds? I am diabetic for 15 years and was in good control with tablet alone. From last 10 months i am taking novex ds for DUB and my blood sugar level is increased and i started insulin 10 days back. Please clarify.
Fri, 18 Nov 2016
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Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I understand your concern.
Novex DS Tablet contains Ormeloxifene as ingredient. It is anti-estogen medication and works by exerting a contraceptive effect to normalise the uterine bleeding.
The following side effects can happen, but would eventually go away.
1. Delayed menses
2. Nausea and Vomiting
3. Headache
4. Weight gain
It is not known to alter blood glucose levels.
Kindly get yourself evaluated by consulting Physician so that appropriate treatment could be instituted.
Hope the information provided would be helpful.
All the best.
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Does Novex-DS Cause Rise In The Blood Sugar Level?

Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I understand your concern. Novex DS Tablet contains Ormeloxifene as ingredient. It is anti-estogen medication and works by exerting a contraceptive effect to normalise the uterine bleeding. The following side effects can happen, but would eventually go away. 1. Delayed menses 2. Nausea and Vomiting 3. Headache 4. Weight gain It is not known to alter blood glucose levels. Kindly get yourself evaluated by consulting Physician so that appropriate treatment could be instituted. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best.