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What Are The Side Effects Of Istamet 50mg/500 Mg?
Hi Doctor.. I wanted to know the side effects of Istamet 50mg/500 mg tablets for diabetes? My mom has sugar and she has takes these tablets and she feels very low on energy after taking this and Tri Glynase 2 Forte... What can be the reason for this? Her sugar tests are good and in control....
Tue, 31 Dec 2019
Hi,
Istamet 50 mg/500 mg is a combination of two medicines sitagliptin (50 mg) and metformin (500mg) commonly prescribed to control blood sugar in type 2 diabetic patients.
Its common side effects include vomiting, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, metallic taste, low blood sugar levels and a serious complication lactic acidosis (metformin-induced).
Based on the history given your mom seems to have developed a very low blood sugar level apparently caused by taking istamet 50/500 along with triglynase 2 forte together.
She needs a dose adjustment of the prescribed medications by her treating doctor and frequent monitoring of blood sugar to safely use both medications.
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
Istamet 50 mg/500 mg is a combination of two medicines sitagliptin (50 mg) and metformin (500mg) commonly prescribed to control blood sugar in type 2 diabetic patients.
Its common side effects include vomiting, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, metallic taste, low blood sugar levels and a serious complication lactic acidosis (metformin-induced).
Based on the history given your mom seems to have developed a very low blood sugar level apparently caused by taking istamet 50/500 along with triglynase 2 forte together.
She needs a dose adjustment of the prescribed medications by her treating doctor and frequent monitoring of blood sugar to safely use both medications.
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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