Severe diarrhea after taking metformin

2022-12-12 00:35:51
Hello dr, Two days ago I checked my blood sugar it was 295 mg/dl (fasting) and 412(after food), so i consulted Diabetologist he told that i am having type 2 diabetes and suggested me RECLIMET and ISTAVEL 50 tablet which I am taking since two days but now I am suffering from severe diarrhea (more than 8- 10 times) and only water is coming in stool I am feeling very weak. Kindly suggest me medicine to stop diarrhea and also suggest what should I do about the above mentioned medicines. Should I need to take Any specific food and fruits kindly suggest.
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Please consult the doctor who is treating you for your Diabetes.  I would not have started the treatment for a patient with  blood sugar  295 and 412 mg % as an outdoor case without proper evaluation.

Answered2022-12-12 15:06:43

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Cap redotil for acute diarrhoea

Answered2022-12-12 12:25:13

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.

Answered2022-12-12 06:21:19

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diarrhoea is common side effect of metformin  Consult with your diabetologist .considering your history and symptoms he will either ask you to continue with medicines along with antidiarrheals or will change metformin

Answered2022-12-12 03:17:09

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Hello ,got your concern ,it can be treatable with further evaluation, better healthcare and proper treatment ..For prescription and counselling regarding the same you can consult me through this app - Dr Hemanth Patakamuri Civil assistant surgeon and Family physician Experienced in online health care

Answered2022-12-12 02:47:41

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May be due to initial after effects of medication
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Consultation for detailed discussion is advisable

Answered2022-12-12 02:32:43

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Diarrhea associated with metformin is temporary and lasts for upto 2 weeks.You can use imodium  capsules to control the diarrhea.To minimise the side effects, metformin could be taken with meals.You you have not mentioned the HBA1C level.Fresh fruits and vegetables are recommended whereas Fruit juices are not .Avoid fruits like mangoes grapes and pineapple. Drink lots of water , exercise regularly for 30 minutes a day for 5 days in a week.Your fasting glucose goal should be under 130 and post prandial glucose level below 200 preferably 180.

Answered2022-12-12 01:54:34

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Can help you, kindly provide me detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

Answered2022-12-12 11:30:22

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Loose stools is one of the common side effect of metformin It will settle Take metformin along with food
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take.econorm 250mg twice daily for 5 days

Answered2022-12-12 09:13:11

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