I'm taking glipizide with metformin currently. It's gotten better recently but still comes up once in a while. I'll monitor it for the time being and talk with the dr. if it becomes worse again.
I take both of those as well.
Not all diabetics tolerate metformin the same way. The side effects of gas and the runs are common. They do subside in most people but some, like me, still has the odd issue with metformin.
Are you on any other drugs for diabetes? I am also taking Diamicron.
3 people in this thread on sulfonylureas... I think I asked Iron Woode in a previous thread why but I can't recall why.
I wouid consider, gentlemen, a discussion with your doctor as to whether that's really the best drug for you.
There's really only two reasons to be on those drugs anymore; cost (they're dirt cheap and you can't afford others) and if you have a type of diabetes called MODY (which I suspect is unlikely).
Simply, there are sooooooo many better drugs for type 2 diabetes (safer, less risk of hypoglycemia, less stress on the pancreas, other additional benefits like blood pressure control, weight loss, kidney or heart protection) now than sulfonylureas. Unfortunately, I still see a lot of docs practicing really outdated medicine.
Obviously, there may be very specific reasons why this could be the best choice for you.. But I would be triple checking that it's the case for you.
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