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Is Galvas Met Safe To Take While Having Diabetes And On BP Medication?

I am advised Galvas Met 500 today. My sugar level is 197 before fast and 298 after two hours of breakfast. Hb 1 Ac was 12%. I was on medication for BP since last 10 years. Though with home remedies I am able to bring down fasting sugar to 150 with home remedies. Is new medicine is ok for me
Tue, 31 Dec 2019
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Hi,

Based on the history you seem to have uncontrolled diabetes for which your doctor has prescribed Galvus Met.

Galvus Met is a combination of two anti-diabetic medicines Metformin & Vildagliptin.

Metformin works by lowering glucose production in the liver, delaying glucose absorption from intestines and increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin.

Whereas Vildagliptin works by increasing the release of insulin from the pancreas this reduces both fasting and postmeal sugar levels.

Together, Galvus Met provides better control of blood sugar. Generally it is well tolerated by most patients however it may cause abdominal cramps, diarrhea, metallic taste and sometimes decreased blood sugar level.

These side effects usually subside over a period of time. Continue taking Galvus Met and have regular follow up lab tests as advised by your doctor.

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

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
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Is Galvas Met Safe To Take While Having Diabetes And On BP Medication?

Hi, Based on the history you seem to have uncontrolled diabetes for which your doctor has prescribed Galvus Met. Galvus Met is a combination of two anti-diabetic medicines Metformin & Vildagliptin. Metformin works by lowering glucose production in the liver, delaying glucose absorption from intestines and increasing the body s sensitivity to insulin. Whereas Vildagliptin works by increasing the release of insulin from the pancreas this reduces both fasting and postmeal sugar levels. Together, Galvus Met provides better control of blood sugar. Generally it is well tolerated by most patients however it may cause abdominal cramps, diarrhea, metallic taste and sometimes decreased blood sugar level. These side effects usually subside over a period of time. Continue taking Galvus Met and have regular follow up lab tests as advised by your doctor. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician