Re: Side effects
- From: "Sarah" <sarahpa1980nospam@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 10 Oct 2005 13:20:36 -0700
"NJ Vike" <ErieLackawanna@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Thank you so much for answering my questions in the previous thread
> "Newbie"
>
> I do have another question if you don't mind.
>
> Yesterday, while driving back from an event I attended (70 miles round
> trip) I noticed a "stiffening" just above my ankle and had to get out of
> the car for a while and walk it off. It felt sort of like a Charlie-Horse.
>
> When I finally made it home, the same thing happened but this time it was
> the other leg just above the ankle that stated to stiffen again but
> wouldn't go away no matter what I did. There was no redness in the area
> but it did look a little swollen. Not knowing if this is a condition of
> the disease or the medication, I contacted the doctor and he told me there
> is no emergency but doesn't think this is related to diabetes. Hmm! I have
> never had this before. He did ask me if I was walking for an extended
> period of time and I told him "a little" but nothing that I felt would be
> over doing it.
>
> Are these symptoms of either the medication or disease? The medication is
> Metformin/Glybur 500/5 MG
> Of course I will be asking my doctor but I wanted to hear from you helpful
> folks.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Ken
>
>
These are the side effects, your doctor should have explained them and given
you a copy of them when he prescribed the med.
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What side effects may I notice from taking glyburide-metformin? (Back to
top)
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care
professional as soon as possible:
..breathing difficulties or shortness of breath
..dark yellow or brown urine
..dizziness
..fever, chills, or frequent sore throats
..muscle pain
..passing out or fainting
..severe vomiting or diarrhea
..skin rash
..slow or irregular heartbeat
..unusual weakness, fatigue or discomfort
..unusual stomach pain or discomfort
..yellowing of the eyes or skin
Symptoms of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Know the symptoms of low blood
sugar, so that you can quickly treat them; which may include:
..anxiety or nervousness, confusion, difficulty concentrating, hunger, pale
skin, nausea, fatigue, sweating, headache, palpitations, numbness of the
mouth, tingling in the fingers, tremors, muscle weakness, blurred vision,
cold sensations, uncontrolled yawning, irritability, rapid heartbeat,
shallow breathing, and loss of consciousness. Hypoglycemia may cause you to
not be aware of your actions or surroundings if it is severe, so you should
let others know what to do if you cannot help yourself in a severe reaction.
Symptoms of high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) include:
..dizziness, dry mouth, flushed dry-skin, loss of appetite, nausea, stomach
cramping, unusual thirst, frequent passing of urine
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your
prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
..decreased appetite
..gas
..heartburn
..increased sensitivity to the sun
..metallic taste in the mouth
..mild stomachache
..nausea
..weight loss
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If you would interpret the "stiffening" as muscle pain, you should contact
your doctor immediately.
Sarah
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