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Switch from Glimepiride to Glipizide
Hi Doctor, I have a quick question about a medication mix-up. For the past month, I have accidentally been taking Glimepiride 2mg + Metformin 500mg (Jan Aushadhi Code 34) instead of my prescribed Glynase MF equivalent which is Glipizide 5mg + Metformin 500mg (Jan Aushadhi Code 239). My daily blood sugar levels are currently stable and I feel fine, but I want to know exactly how to transition safely back to my correct Glipizide prescription. Can you advise on the timeline for switching over?"
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Dr. Ankita Gahlot
Obstetrician
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Taking the substitute combination for a month with stable sugars is reassuring, since both medicines work in a similar way. But the two aren't a dose for dose match, so switching back isn't a simple same day swap.
Next Steps
Please speak with your prescribing doctor to plan the transition and confirm the right starting dose of your original medicine. Keep monitoring your blood sugar closely through the changeover.
Health Tips
Watch for symptoms of low blood sugar such as sweating, shakiness or dizziness while switching, and treat them promptly if they occur.
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