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Side effects due to Tab. Metformin

2022-07-10 06:34:45
I'm 48 yrs old male with H/o Type 2DM for last 4 yrs. On Medication (1) Tab. Glyciphage SR 1 gm, BD (2) Tab. Zincovit, OD. Since last 1 month I'm having Angioedema on and off (mild to moderate). Swelling of lips, below eyes, genitals and hives & rashes over trunks and extremities. Frequency of angioedema: Twice a week. Relieved with Tab. Okacet L 10mg (Levecetrizine), SOS. HbA1c : 6.2 FBS : 105 mg/dl Serum Creatinine: 0.8 mg/dl Fundoscopy: Normal LFT : WNL No other diseases and sign & symptoms. 4 yrs back at the time of diagnosis started with Tab. Glyciphage SR 500 mg OD and now taking 1gm BD. Question: Doctor, Can you please suggest me an alternative medicine to Tab. Glyciphage SR 1 gm?
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Less likely after so many yrs...with Metformin
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there are other options..please take personal consultantion with Diabetologist

Answered2022-07-11 05:46:15

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