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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Dr. Andrew Rynne

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Is It Safe To Continue With Glycomet For Fluctuations In Blood Sugar Level?

HELLOW,MY DOCTOR HAS PRESCRIBED DAILY ONE GLYCOMET 500 SR TABLET AFTER BREAKFAST. I AM TYPE TWO DIABETIC. MY BLOOD SUGAR IN FASTING VARIES FROM 105 TO 130 AND 145 TO 180 AFTER MEAL. PLEASE SUGGEST ME SHOULD I CONTINUE THIS TABLET. IS THERE ANY SIDE EFFECT OF THIS TABLET.
Mon, 24 Aug 2015
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Hello,
According to the blood reports you mentioned here you are in range of prediabetes condition.
Metformin which is the content of glycomet sr is the drug of choice for people with prediabetic range.
Every drug in medicine has its own side effects.
Metformin have minor ones kike nausea, vomiting, stomach upset and all but its will get used to it.
For other major side effects to occur you should be taking it for a very long time which i suspect you aren't.
Just follow up with your doctor as advised, keep monitoring your blood sugars and dosage will be decreased if needed.
Thank you
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Is It Safe To Continue With Glycomet For Fluctuations In Blood Sugar Level?

Hello, According to the blood reports you mentioned here you are in range of prediabetes condition. Metformin which is the content of glycomet sr is the drug of choice for people with prediabetic range. Every drug in medicine has its own side effects. Metformin have minor ones kike nausea, vomiting, stomach upset and all but its will get used to it. For other major side effects to occur you should be taking it for a very long time which i suspect you aren t. Just follow up with your doctor as advised, keep monitoring your blood sugars and dosage will be decreased if needed. Thank you