Glyciphage SR 1gm Tablet is a medication used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. It will help in maintaining blood sugar within normal range and, therefore, prevent diabetic complications in their serious form. It is further used for the treatment of a menstruation-related disorder known as PCOS in women.
A Glyciphage SR 1gm Tablet should be taken with food to avoid nausea and abdominal pain. You should take it regularly, at the same time each day, for maximum effect. You must not stop taking this medicine unless you are advised to do so by your doctor. Lifestyle plays a very important role in controlling diabetes. Thus, when on this medicine, it is essential to stick to the diet and exercise program prescribed by your doctor.
The most frequent side effects are diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, flatulence, weakness, indigestion, abdominal discomfort, headache, and loss of appetite. When used with other antidiabetic drugs, liquor, or on missing a meal, some patients develop hypoglycaemia that is, the level of blood sugar. While undergoing this medication, carry out regular tests on your blood sugar levels.
Discuss all the kidney, liver, or heart problems you currently have with your physician before you take this drug. Also, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, seek advice from your doctor on whether to use it or not. Your doctor will perform kidney function tests before the treatment has been initiated with it. Use of it should be avoided with excessive alcohol intake because this increases the risk of developing some side effects.
