It is used to lower blood sugar in patients with high blood sugar.
Glimet side effects
WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect:
Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Low blood sugar can happen. The chance of low blood sugar may be raised when this medicine is used with other drugs for high blood sugar. Signs may be dizziness, headache, feeling sleepy, feeling weak, shaking, a fast heartbeat, confusion, hunger, or sweating. Call your doctor right away if you have any of these signs. Follow what you have been told to do if you get low blood sugar. This may include taking glucose tablets, liquid glucose, or some fruit juices.
It is common to have stomach problems like upset stomach, throwing up, or loose stools (diarrhea) when you start taking Glimet. If you have stomach problems later during care, call your doctor right away. This may be a sign of an acid health problem in the blood (lactic acidosis).
Glimet other side effects
All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away:
Headache.
Upset stomach or throwing up.
Loose stools (diarrhea).
Belly pain.
Dizziness.
Muscle pain.
Signs of a common cold.
These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.
Can Glimet be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
How should I take Glimet?
Use this medicine as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely.
Take with meals.
Follow the diet and workout plan that your doctor told you about.
To gain the most benefit, do not miss doses.
Keep taking Glimet as you have been told by your doctor or other health care provider, even if you feel well.
What do I do if I miss a dose?
Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it, with a meal.
If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time.
Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses.
Who should not take Glimet?
Do not drive if your blood sugar has been low. There is a greater chance of you having a crash.
Be careful if you have G6PD deficiency. Anemia may happen.
Check your blood sugar as you have been told by your doctor.
Have blood work checked as you have been told by the doctor. Talk with the doctor.
If you also take colesevelam, take it at least 4 hours after you take Glimet.
This medicine may raise the chance of death from heart disease. Talk with your doctor.
It may be harder to control your blood sugar during times of stress like when you have a fever, an infection, an injury, or surgery. A change in level of physical activity or exercise and a change in diet may also affect your blood sugar. Talk with your doctor.
Be careful in hot weather or while being active. Drink lots of fluids to stop fluid loss.
If you have been taking this medicine for a long time or at high doses, it may not work as well and you may need higher doses to get the same effect. This is known as tolerance. Call your doctor if Glimet stops working well. Do not take more than ordered.
If you are 65 or older, use this medicine with care. You could have more side effects.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using Glimet while you are pregnant.
Can Glimet be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Glimet be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
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Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Glimet, the result is highlighted below. However, it must be clearly stated that the survey and result is based solely on the perception and impression of visitors and users of the website as well as consumers of Glimet. We, therefore, urge readers not to base their medical judgment strictly on the result of this study but on test/diagnosis duly conducted by a certified medical practitioners or physician.
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