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2015-11-05 14:04:03
Which drug has more chances of causing diarrhoea......Metformin or Glimeperide? I have heard from various people
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Hello,   Metformin has more chances of causing diarrhoea.But it is only for some period until you get used to the drug,as it is the safest drug of choice for diabetes.

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Hey, these drugs are used by many all over India ,minimal side effects may be present at begging but gradually side effects subsides

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