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Why Does Medicines For BP And Sugar Not Metabolised?

what i have noticed recently, the tablet of metformin (for sugar control) or metoprolol (for BP) I take(swallow), they come out virtually intact in shape with stool which indicates that they are not dissolving in my abdomen. My queries: 1. whether the tablets can be taken by getting them crushed ? 2. Will the crushed tablet be harmful for patient of sugar or BP ? 3. What may be the cause of the tablets having coming out in intact shape with stool ? Reply/advice awaited. Thanking you. ASIM KUMAR VERMA, PATNA.
Thu, 8 Jun 2017
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

It is very less likely or may not be possible that the tablet expelled out in feces and if you want to confirm this, or to clear the doubt, you have to send the stool for the lab test. Also, read the blood sugar level prior to swallow the tablet and after 1 1/2 hours of taking the medicine, it would clear the doubt.

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

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Dr. Akhtarhusain
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Why Does Medicines For BP And Sugar Not Metabolised?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. It is very less likely or may not be possible that the tablet expelled out in feces and if you want to confirm this, or to clear the doubt, you have to send the stool for the lab test. Also, read the blood sugar level prior to swallow the tablet and after 1 1/2 hours of taking the medicine, it would clear the doubt. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Akhtarhusain