Istamet 50 500

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What is istamet 500/1000 medicine used for? ## Hello, Omana! How are you? This medication is most commonly used to treat diabetes, but it can also be used to treat PCOS/PCOD. The U.S. FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, stomach pain, and flatulence. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I am diabetic. I am taking Istamet (Sitagliptin 50 mg + Metformin 500 mg) before lunch over the last month and Trivolib, 1 in morning and night ( over the last year). After taking Istamet 50/500, I lost 4 kilos weight. My sugar count is 124 Fasting 143 PP. Can I stop Istamet? When I asked the Dr. he said if I stop then I have to shift to Insulin. I am confused and wonder whether to stop Istamet and do walking and dieting. Pl suggest.

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I have been taking Istamet 50/500 regularly in the morning. Can it cause any side effects to the kidney or any other part of the body? I've been taking it for the last 2 years. I am also a brain stroke patient and am taking Atorva-20, Clopivas-150, and Homochek. Please advise me about Istamet use and if it's okay for me or not. Thanks.

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Hi.. I have been taking Galvus met 50/500 mg quite long one of my family doctor suggest instead of Galvusmet i may have Istamet 50/500 mg . Kindly advice which is best . ## Hello, Shiva! How are you? They are very similar medications, so it really depends on which one works best for you. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, flatulence and stomach pain. How have your blood sugar levels been? ## I have severe throat pain. the pain feels more when taking food, even when I'am talking little loud. Have dry cough also. Total problem started from yesterday. I have taken MOX 500 (2 caps) and ZERODOL P (1 tab). But no improvement. ## I have sever cold and throat pain, water cameout from nose since last two days, i am very tired and weak? w...

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I am 40 years old female. I am taking nitrocontin 6.4, Ranozex 500 mg and lipicure 40mg after angioplasty for 90-95% blockage in all the three arteries for last one month. I am having constipation and severe hair loss almost baldness. I also am experiencing blurred vision.May I know are these the side effects of these medicines. Will my hair ever improve or not. ## I am 40 years old female. I was diabetic and high blood pressure and was on Istamet 50/500 BD , SARTEL OD and Embeta AM OD (evening) since 2012. In may this year I was diagonosed 90-95% block in all the three arteries after chest pain. Stents were placed in two arteries and my third artery (LAD) is still blocked 90% diffused disease. After stents i am prescribed nitrocontin 6.4 BD, Ranozex 500 mg BD and lipicure 40mg OD, ista...

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I am a type 2 diabetes, I am taking glycomet trio 2 for the past two years, it very good. My hba1c is always between 6 and 7. Along with glycomet trio 2 I am also taking Istamet 50/500, these two combinations is very good effective. Request your doctor to suggest Glycomet trio 2 and Istamet 50/500, but the glycomet trio 2 is not available in all medical stores, only at apollo pharamacy i am able to get it.

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i am a diabetic since last 2 years. regularly visiting doctor in 2 months interval. first doctor prescribed galvus met 500 mg, then 850mg continued for 2 months each. now galvus met 50/1000mg with telista 20 prescirbed. any positive result will come ## What is the benefit of taking this drug along with Istamet and Gluconorm G2 ## Telista contains the active ingredient Telmisartan, it is an ARB that is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure, but it is often given to diabetics, because it has an added bonus of being able to help protect the kidneys from damage. Learn more Telista details here. Are there any other questions or comments?

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Please tell me the name of an Indian medicine similar to Metformin Hydrochloride + Sitagliptin Phosphate. For a low cost. ## janumet 50+500i.e sitagliptin 50mg+metformin500mgs ## Istamet 50mg/500mg. A strip of 14 tablets will cost Rs 308 Comosition 'Metformin Hydrochloride (500mg) + Sitagliptin Phosphate (50mg) ## Please give the manufacturer of sitagliptin & metformin in india

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my father age is 64 years. Just 2 months before... he came to know about diabetes. it was 280 after meal. just he started using glucored forte 500 mg. he is taking half tablet in the morning & half in night after food. can u pls... suggest how to take medicine. before food or after food...? how much can he take...? now his blood suger level is 170 after food. Thank you. ## you have to change the medication. Instead of glucored forte change to Istamet 50/500, if can afford or else change to GP1 half tablet 1/2 hour before breakfast (by Dr SK sureshkumar) ## GLUCORED FORT IS GOOD FOR DIABETIC OR ANY OTHER TABLET.

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Is there any alternate drug for Istamet 50 500 of SUN ? ## Yes. Janumet or Zitamet are the other alternatives for Istamet

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what is the colour and shape of istamet 50/500

I have been using Istamet 50/500 and Glycomet 500 SR for more than 5 years. Now I am getting pain in my right hand and shoulder. I feel the pain is due to either one of the above mentioned tablets. Please clarify.

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I take Istamet 50/500: 1/2 -0-1/2 for the last four months. After starting taking Istamket, I do not get satisfaction during intercourse. Semen is not being ejected. Are there any remedial measures? ## I am diabetic type 1taking humlog insulin 28units daily but still sugar level is very high. Can i take istamet50/500for controlling sugar level. What are the side effects of istamet. I am also suffering from erectile dysfunction ad BP. Pl. Advise

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