Metformin + Miglitol
INFORMATION ABOUT METFORMIN + MIGLITOL
Metformin + Miglitol Uses
Metformin+Miglitol is used in the treatment of .
How Metformin + Miglitol works
Metformin + Miglitol is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines:
Common side effects of Metformin + Miglitol
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common
Nausea, Loss of appetite, Taste change, Stomach pain, Flatulence, Diarrhea, Skin rash
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18 Feb 2020 | 11:54 AM (UTC)
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Expert advice for Metformin + Miglitol
- Take it with food to lower your chance of having an upset stomach.
- It can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal.
- Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemia symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor, and anxious feeling.
- Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while taking this medicine.
- Tell your doctor immediately if you experience any deep or rapid breathing, persistent nausea, vomiting or stomach pain as Metformin + Miglitol may cause a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis, which is an excess of lactic acid in the blood.