Download FREE Practo app
Get ₹200 HealthCash
Change of medicine needed
My brother has diabetic since 9 years his hba1c now is 6.5 he is taking glycomet sr 500 once in the morning and olmy 20 for bp no need to change medication one doc prescribed sitacip m 50/500 do we need change medication or not and one more question if one day if he took sitacip m 50/500 by mistake the next day changed to glycomet will have any side effects or sugar fluctuation will be there thankyou
Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI
FREE
Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp
Didn't find the answer you are looking for?
Talk to experienced doctor online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.
Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI
FREE
Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp
Follow once and monitor sugar levels . You should avoid hypoglycaemia. If his fasting and pp was controlled by one then no change needed but if fasting pp going out of range then change is needed . Your doctor is best judge
Answered
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI
FREE
Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp
Continue with Tab. Glycomet SR 500 mg . Can switch to glycomet sr 500 mg even if you have taken sitacip m for a day. Repeat hba1c after 3 months .
Answered
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI
FREE
Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp
You have to take the medicine daily , do not change . Target hba1c should be 6-7
Answered
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI
FREE
Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp
Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI
FREE
Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp
Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI
FREE
Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp
If his sugars are controlled with glycomet SR 500, then he can comtinue the same medication.
However there must be a reason to adding the new medication. How were the sugars FBS, PPBS at that time, when was the HbA1C 6.5. All these need to be known.
Better to consult and get doubts cleared and stick to proper treatment
Answered
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI
FREE
Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp
Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI
FREE
Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp
Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI
FREE
Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp
Articles you may like
Tell us what's troubling you
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.