Glycomet 500 5 Side Effects

my mother has been prescribed Glycomet 500 mg. But after she has started the medicine, she is experiencing problem of Piles. Is this problem related to glycomet ## Glycomet contains the active ingredient Metformin, it is an oral antidiabetic agent, used to help lower or control blood sugar. It is not known to cause hemorrhoids. Has she consulted her doctor? It is difficult to say how any medication will affect any individual and thus, it may or may not be related. It could also be due to dietary changes, if she's had to adjust what she eats, due to being diabetic. If she's been constipated, at all, and straining to have bowels movements, that may be contributing to the problem. ## effects of glycomet on pregnancy ## i was given glycomet 500mg but soon problem started wth me that...

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I take 3 in a day; level is 160. in the long useage any effects on kidney? Or any other problems? ## There are always risks associated with the use of any medication, but what you have to remember is that the risk of organ damage and suffering permanent health problems is far greater, if you were to let your diabetes get out of control. Glycomet contains the active ingredient Metformin and it may cause some side regular side effects, such as: nausea, dizziness, stomach pain and flatulence. The 160 is still a little high, how long have you been taking it? Have you consulted your doctor? Are you watching the fats and sugars in diet? ## 3 per day after March 2011. earlier 2 per day. very careful on diet. No direct sugar, no fruits, small amount of rice, staple wheat, etc,. Walk around 35 t...

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am having glycomet 500mg. Am obese but not diabetic. Yes i do have irregular preiods and reason for that is am suffereing from PCOS...mt gynec has prescribed me this. she has asked me to take this 1000mg per day.. Since i started taking am running short off breath sometimes, and also weakness...So is it ok if i contiue taking it? ## How long have you been taking it? It really shouldn't cause shortness of breath, as a side effect, unless it's making your blood sugar go low, which is possible. Have you been checking it? Has your doctor run tests to check your blood sugar levels? earn more Metformin information here. ## I am 5 months pregnant. My doctor prescribe glycomite 850 mg. My sugar level is in the range of 172 after GTT test. Is it safe to take this Drug. I am scared that i...

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Hi i am 33 yrs old..My doc advised me to have Glycomet 500mg twice a day as i was dignosed with POS with hish insulin levels...since i have started the med i am having a lot of hair fall...is this the side effect of this med?? ## Glycomet contains the active ingredient Metformin and yes, it can cause hair loss as a side effect, it's actually sometimes prescribed to treat hirsutism. Learn more Glycomet details here. How severe is it? ## Hello My doctor advised me to take Glycomet. 500 mg 3 times a day for 6 months (starting with 1 eventually increasing to 3 in a month) as was detected with PCOS. please let make me aware the side effects as I am in non medical field I have no idea and also I felt very drowsy after my 1st dose. ## I M 32 yrs , i m suffering from diabetes from last 3 mo...

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my mother is taking glycomet sr 500mg her sugar level is 570 and now she is having chest pain since 5 days what may be the cause should i stop the medicine ## This contains the active ingredient Metformin, which is an oral antidiabetic medication that's meant to lower and control blood sugar. And what type of chest pain is it? Are you sure it's chest pain? Because this medication can cause some increased gas as a side effect, so that might be causing what she's feeling. Learn more Metformin details here. Has she informed her doctor of the problem? ## I am taking glycomet sr 500 and eltroxin( 0.5 mg) since a month.I am not diabetic. Its just a medicine for prevention as said by my doctor. I was having my periods in regular intervals(26-28 days). But this month I had my period...

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glycomet[metformin] when given to diabetics upto what doses can be taken safely ?what are the side effects of overdoses?is it fatal? ## An overdose of anything can be potentially fatal, especially this type of medication, which can drop a person's blood sugar far too low. This however, would not be what is considered a side effect. Signs of overdosage can include: nausea, vomiting, severe drowsiness and respiratory impairment. In the U.S. it is available in dosages of up to 1,000mgs, though you should follow your doctor or pharmacists instructions for how much to use and how often to take it. What is your recommended dosage? ## TIMINGS TO FOLLOW using Glycomet 500 mg for PCO TREATMENT and Weight loss. Please advice ## At present I am prescribed glycomet GP2 before breakfast and dinn...

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iam advised GLYCOMAT BY CARDIOLOGIST AND DIABETIC SPECIALIST WHAT WILL BE THE SIDE EFFECTS I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING CHANGED DIET PRACTICE PLEASE EXPLAIN ## Glycomet contains the active ingredient Metformin, which is an oral antidiabetic medications that's used to help lower and control blood sugar. Side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, stomach pain and flatulence. Learn more Metformin details here. Are there any other questions I can help with? ## GLYCOMET-500MG SR IS USED FOR WEIGHT LOSS

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My sugar level has suddenly gone up to more than 400. After taking metformin 500mg 3 tablets a day, still it does not go down below 200. So I tried glycomet GP2 two tablets per day. I found slight improvement within a day - i.e. it has come down to 130. Shall I continue it? Will it have any side effect like kidney trouble or sudden dizziness? ## Glycomet GP2 contains the active ingredients Glimepiride and Metformin, both of which are oral antidiabetic medications that are used to help lower and control blood sugar. It can cause side effects, just as any other medication can, they may include: nausea, dizziness, flatulence and stomach pain. Learn more Metformin details here and Glimepiride details here. Do you have a doctor you see regularly? They should be able to advise you on the righ...

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Sir, I am taking GlycometSR1gm every day.I am having problem of acidity. Is it due to this medicine. ## Glycomet SR contains the active ingredient Metformin in a time released formulation, it is used to help lower blood sugar. And yes, it can cause this as a side effect in some people that take it, along with nausea, dizziness and low blood sugar. Learn more Glycomet SR details here. Have you consulted your doctor? There may be something you can use to relieve the acidity, or you may need to switch to a different medication. ## Sir Iam 72 years old and have diabetics for the last 20 years Now I am taking Glycomet G P 1 in the morning and Glycomet 500 sr at night sugar level is under control but after 3 am I am having dry mouth and thirst Frequent uriniation is another difficulyiIs this ...

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I Am 60 Years Old and have just been diagonised with High Blood Sugar , Dr. asked me to take Glycomet 500mg three times a day but taking two tablets seem be Ok , got Constipation which I never had what is the Reason ???? ## HI, Mohan! How are you? You say that taking two tablets seems to be okay, but what are you basing that on? Are you checking your blood sugar levels regularly? These tablets contain the active ingredient Metformin and it usually causes diarrhea as a side effect, along with nausea, dizziness and flatulence. It really isn't known to cause constipation. Learn more Glycomet details here. Are you taking anything else new? Are you eating a different diet now?

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my glyco hba1c is 6percent only...becaus of stress i m strulling wit diabetis(no symtoms) for me like frequenty urine pass ...felling hungry... ## Glycomet contains the active ingredient Metformin, it is an oral antidiabetic medication that is used to help lower and control blood sugar. Side effects may include: nausea, headache, low blood sugar and stomach pain. Are there any other questions? ## how pioz 7.5gram is different from glycomet 500mg? can I take for a long term? ## Sir/madem. 1) Blood sugar fasting -88 2)Blood sugar PP -118 & 3) my glyco (HBA1C is 6 %) only I am already taking Glycomet -500 SR last 2 year Advised me any best medicene use or not. Thanking you. ## Side effects of glycomet Sr 500.Kindly share. Thanks ## side effects of GLYCOMET GP 1&gp 500 SR what are t...

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Hello, I am a 25 year old girl. Last year my doctor suggested that I take Glycomet 500 three times a day because my cycle was irregular. I am facing problems while trying to get pregnant and my doctor said that's because I am over weight. I took this tablets for six months. But now I am not taking this tablet for some reason. I would like to know if there are any side effects of not taking these tablets for the last six months. I read some suggestions that's why I want to know from you. Please suggest. ## that is a diabetic medicine that why your doctor suggested you to take. may be your blood sugar level is high. ## from last 3 months in i am suffering from Diabetes , earliar it was 240 RBC , 140 FAsting I am using Glycomet 500 Sr from last 2 month my blood sugar is 106 Fasting...

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I know that Glycomet is used by diabetic patients. My wife has become fat unnecessarily. She is 92 kg, 38 years and has 158 cms height. She has thyroiditis and and her USG of Abdomen and Pelvis report shows that she has mild fatty liver and polycystic ovaries (3-4mm follicles). The doctor has suggested her to take glycomet r 500 twice a day. Is it OK if she takes glycomet r 500 to reduce her weight and have a baby? We are also planning to have a baby. Please kindly suggest us. ## She should take the medication as prescribed by her doctor. The NIH lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, diarrhea, and flatulence. Has she started taking it, yet? Has there been any change?

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Can a glycomet overdose lead to death? If not, what will be the symptoms of overdose? ## My mother took glycomet at night around 8:30 pm, but at 4 in the morning she was found dead with her pacemaker placed on march 3rd, 2014. ## Glycomet Se 500: How Many Tablets Could Possibly Prove Fatal, Or Will Make One End Up In A Hospital? ## What happens when 4 glycomate 500mg doses are accidentally taken at the same time? Do we need to seek immediate medical attention? ## Yes, taking too much of any medication could be fatal. The NIH lists overdose symptoms as possibly including nausea, lethargy, drowsiness, shaking/tremors, and sedation. Siddharth, yes, one should see medical attention. Essy, the same, if someone takes more than has been prescribed, medical attention should be sought. Jas, what...

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I have pcos. My Dr. has prescribed me glycomet SR 500 mg. I wanna know what are its side effects and what is its use? ## Glycomet contains the active ingredient Metformin, this is an oral anti-diabetic medication. It is used to help lower blood sugar and, sometimes, to treat PCOS. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, dry mouth and low blood sugar. You can read more on it here: Is there anything else I can help you with? ## when this tablet should be taken ? before the meals or after the meals? ## sir.....my father is a dibatics pataint...filling pain in his body..his level of dibetics is low please piscribes some medicene for him...now he is taking glycomet500 sr.... thanking you ## hi, I take glycomet500sr in the evening after meal, but it comes out with the stool in th...

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and having PCOs and Doctor advised to take Glycometsr-500 mg 3 times a day. Checked sugar level was more and now after 2 weeks its normal. does it have any side effects. i have type2 diabetes, when can i stop taking these tablets, now my periods have become regular since 6 mnths,,please can u advise me ## Hi, Nikky! What are you taking them to treat, the diabetes, the PCOS or both? Learn more Metformin details here. There is no cure for Diabetes, you'll always have to manage it to keep your sugar under control. The side effects to this medication may include nausea, dizziness, stomach pain and flatulence. What has your doctor advised? ## Actually i have PCOs also.. But Doctor told diabetes may be due to this reason Pcos..doctor also told take this until u concieve ## hi, i am havng ...

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LET ME KNOW THE SIDE EFFECTS CREATED BY GLYCOMET 250 MG ## Glycomet contains Metformin, this is used by diabetics to help lower blood sugar. ## tell me whether why gynaecologist suggest letroz tablet 2.5 mg ## I want ot know Glycomet SR 500 has any side effects on eye.Thanks ## i now use glycmet teb. if in these period i can get pregnent. i can get any probblem or not ## ihave thyriod i want to use glycomet to conceive ## I have been prescribed Thyronorm 100 mcg, Glycomet SR 500 mg., Roseday 10 mg., Ecospirin 75 mg. Any problem with tis combinaton? ## hi i am having thyroid i use thyronorm 50 mg daily morning and glocomet 250 mg morning and night is it have side effects and main thing periods irregular problem from starting now i am 25 if i take pills periods will come if i dont take pe...

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Is Glycomet 500 SR tablets safe during pregnancy? My wife is taking glycomet 500 SR two tablets daily. She just got pregnant. Let me know if she can continue with the Glycomet 500 SR tablet. Does it have any side effect? ## Yes, it can be taken during pregnancy, if her doctor deems it appropriate for her to continue taking it. Some doctors, however, prefer to switch a pregnant woman to insulin for better control of diabetes. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, flatulence, diarrhea and low blood sugar. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Hi, Iam married,28 years of old and over weight.. My periods are not regular,my gyno take pelvic scan and it shows normal... But she prescribed glycomet 500.. I have arthritis too... let me know how long should I take this medicine..we are planning now for a baby..Does any problem occurs if arthritis patient in her pregnancy period? ## Hello, Divya! How are you? Glycomet is often prescribed to patients with PCOS/PCOD, because it has been found that the condition can improve by helping someone's insulin resistance. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, flatulence, stomach pain and hypoglycemia. Your doctor will instruct you on how long you should take it. As to your arthritis, that depends on which joints are affected. If you have problems with your hips and knees, you may need...

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Hi, my mother is taking Glycomet 500. She got swelling in her arms and hand, so the doctor prescribed her Glycomet 500, Lipikind 10 and Ecosprin AV 75. Can anyone tell me about the uses and side effects of these medications? ## Hello, Anita! How is she doing? What did the doctor say caused the swelling? Glycomet is an oral antidiabetic medication that is used to help lower and control blood sugar levels. Its side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache and hypoglycemia. Learn more Glycomet details here. Lipikind contains the active ingredient Atorvastatin, which is most commonly used to help lower cholesterol levels. Its side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache and joint/muscle aches. Learn more Atorvastatin details here. And Ecosprin AV combines Aspirin with the Ato...

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