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What Causes Abdominal Pressure And Shallow Breathing Upon Discontinuing Glimepiride?

I m a type 2 diabetic. My doctor changed my meds to three pills 5 months ago, Metformin gave extreme gastro side effects. So I have been taking Januvia, Glimeperide and Glipezide. It kept my blood sugar much lower but not perfect. I had 3 episodes of symptoms of low blood sugar but I never got a reading lower than 80. Now my pharmacists has questioned the 3 medication so, as of 3 weeks ago I no longer take Glimeperide. Now I m having mild pressure in my abdomen and sternem, shallow breathing and muscle tension for no reason. Any thoughts?
Tue, 3 Oct 2017
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hi sir.
usually diabetic medicines with metformin may cause abdominal problems like gastritis,ulcer.make sure that your sugar level is under control especially HB a1c is under control.
pain in lower abdomen and sternum is exactly due to gastritis so it's better to take anti ulcer medicines to solve this problem avoid taking oily and spicy foods avoid taking tea coffee or milk avoid some vegetables like radish cabbage and cauliflower so that it may help to reduce gastritis. consult a physician for medications thank you.
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What Causes Abdominal Pressure And Shallow Breathing Upon Discontinuing Glimepiride?

hi sir. usually diabetic medicines with metformin may cause abdominal problems like gastritis,ulcer.make sure that your sugar level is under control especially HB a1c is under control. pain in lower abdomen and sternum is exactly due to gastritis so it s better to take anti ulcer medicines to solve this problem avoid taking oily and spicy foods avoid taking tea coffee or milk avoid some vegetables like radish cabbage and cauliflower so that it may help to reduce gastritis. consult a physician for medications thank you.