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Severe diarrhea after taking metformin
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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Cap redotil for acute diarrhoea
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Can help you, kindly provide me detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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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
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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.
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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
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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 -
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May be due to initial after effects of medication
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Consultation for detailed discussion is advisable
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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.
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