Metformin - Oral, Glucophage
are allergic to dapagliflozin or any of the ingredients in FARXIGA. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction may include skin rash, raised red patches on your skin (hives), swelling of the face, lips, tongue, and throat that may cause difficulty in breathing or swallowing. If you have any of these symptoms, stop taking FARXIGA and contact your healthcare provider or go to the nearest hospital emergency room right away have severe kidney problems or are on dialysis. Your healthcare provider should do blood tests to check how well your kidneys are working before and during your treatment with FARXIGA Dehydration (the loss of body water and salt), which may cause you to feel dizzy, faint, lightheaded, or weak, especially when you stand up (orthostatic hypotension). You may be at a higher risk of dehydration if you have low blood pressure; take medicines to lower your blood pressure, including water pills (diuretics); are 65 years of age or older; are on a low salt diet, or have kidney problems Ketoacidosis occurred in people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes during treatment with FARXIGA. Ketoacidosis is a serious condition which may require hospitalization and may lead to death. Symptoms may include nausea, tiredness, vomiting, trouble breathing, and abdominal pain. If you get any of these symptoms, stop taking FARXIGA and call your healthcare provider right away. If possible, check for ketones in your urine or blood, even if your blood sugar is less than 250 mg/dL Kidney problems. Sudden kidney injury occurred in people taking FARXIGA. Talk to your doctor right away if you reduce the amount you eat or drink, or if you lose liquids; for example, from vomiting, diarrhea, or excessive heat exposure Serious urinary tract infections (UTI), some that lead to hospitalization, occu Continue reading >>
In The Past I've Had Allergic Reactions To Metformin And My Current Dr. Had Me Placed On It Again. Should I Be Taking This?
Hello VMKmaggie, This situation can be very serious. No one should take a medication which they believe they are allergic. Each time body is challenged by the “allergy causing compound”, the stronger the allergic reaction will be. Any questions about being allergic to any medication allergy should be addressed in any and all ways until resolved, meaning that you, the patient, is comfortable in taking the medication. • Never ever take a medication that you feel many have caused you to have an allergic reaction until your questions are resolved. • Prescriber offices (doctors and nurses) are changing over to the electronic record. Allergy information or other information may have been omitted or entered incorrectly. • Ask the office to check your old (hard copy) records. If you know the date that the medication caused the “allergy”, please provide the dates with staff as this will help them in looking through your record. • Another thing that may have happened, is that patients sometimes report how they respond to a medication and call it an allergy, the prescribers doesn’t classify the response as an allergy but as a reaction to the medication and your response may have not have flagged as an “allergy”. • Always clearly describe your response to any medication. • The allergy alert should have also been in the dispensing pharmacy’s computer system. Any allergies and/or reactions to medications should be shared with all the pharmacies/pharmacist s that provides services to you. Pharmacists can many times more rapidly follow up with the prescriber and are an advocate for patients. • Always consult a second opinion if you continue to feel the situation unresolved. • Always keep an updated list of medications, allergies and medication procedures Continue reading >>
Metformin: Uses, Action, Dosage, Side Effect And Brand Information
What is metformin used for? Controlling blood sugar levels in adults, adolescents and children aged 10 years and over with type 2 diabetes. Metformin is used when diet alone has failed to fully control blood sugar. It may be used on its own, in combination with other oral antidiabetic medicines, or with insulin. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). This is an off-licence use of metformin, so you won't find it mentioned in the information leaflets that come with the medicine. However, metformin is a widely used and established treatment option for this condition. How does metformin work? In type 2 diabetes the cells in the body, particularly muscle, fat and liver cells, become resistant to the action of insulin. Insulin is the main hormone responsible for controlling the level of sugar (glucose) in the blood. It makes cells in the body remove sugar from the blood. When the cells are resistant to insulin this makes blood sugar levels rise too high. Metformin hydrochloride is a type of antidiabetic medicine called a biguanide. It works in a number of ways to lower blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. Firstly, it increases the sensitivity of muscle cells to insulin. This enables these cells to remove sugar from the blood more effectively. Secondly, it reduces the amount of sugar produced by cells in the liver. Finally, it delays the absorption of sugar from the intestines into the bloodstream after eating so that there is less of a spike in blood sugar levels after meals. Metformin is taken regularly every day to help control blood sugar levels both between and directly after meals. In polycystic ovary syndrome or PCOS many women have high insulin levels, and as a result their cells become resistant to the action of insulin. The high insulin levels also cause an Continue reading >>
Metformin Side Effects
People with diabetes probably know about Metformin and its side effects. This article is for all those who wish to learn more about this drug. Metformin is a medication used in diabetes (especially type 2 diabetes) treatment, (including patients who are overweight). It is used in treating polycystic ovaries syndrome as well. According to some sources, it is one of the world’s most prescribed anti-diabetic medications. Although it is considered quite safe, it can cause some side effects. Metformin side effects are not very severe, but some people are too sensitive and can have bad reaction to this medication. Possible Metformin Side Effects Metformin does not cause many side effects, in condition it is used in appropriate cases and in recommended doses. This medication helps reducing triglycerides and can contribute to preventing cardiovascular problems in people who suffer from diabetes. Contraindications are possible in patients who suffer from any problem related to lactic acidosis. There can be kidney problems and liver or lung problems. Patients with hypothyroidism should be extra careful with this drug and must consult their doctor first. Metformin side effects that can sometimes occur are: headache, abdominal cramps, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, flatulence and other gastrointestinal problems. Some users may experience weight gain. Allergies to this drug are also possible, so if you experience any sort of allergic reaction (rash, difficult breathing, pain in your chest, mouth swelling, lip swelling, face or tongue swelling) call your doctor immediately. These are signs of allergic reactions, so if you experience any of these, you will have to get immediate medical help. Even if you have never had any kind of allergy, you never know what can happen. Skin rash is us Continue reading >>
Prilosec And Metformin Caused Vitamiin Deficiency
Q. My best friend has been having increasing difficulty this year with numbness and tingling in her feet and a loss of balance. Her doctor chalked it up to her age (79). When she fell in her bathroom and hit her head, she landed in the ICU, where a neurologist diagnosed her with vitamin B-12 deficiency. She has been getting injections of vitamin B-12, and although she can see some improvement, she still has poor balance. She had been taking Prilosec (omeprazole) for heartburn and metformin for Type 2 diabetes. Apparently both drugs can trigger this deficiency. Why don’t doctors pay attention to the side effects of the drugs they prescribe? A. Your friend is the victim of a double whammy. Vitamin B-12 deficiency has long been recognized as a serious complication of the diabetes drug metformin. A recent study showed that acid-suppressing drugs such as omeprazole, lansoprazole (Prevacid) and esomeprazole (Nexium) also can lead to vitamin B-12 deficiency (JAMA, Dec. 11, 2013). Low levels of this vitamin may cause irreversible nerve damage. Symptoms include numbness, tingling or pain in toes, feet or fingers, trouble walking, memory problems and confusion, depression or burning tongue. Other symptoms can include loss of appetite, constipation and anemia. People taking any of these medications should have vitamin B-12 levels tested at least once a year. Q. I have skin tags. How can I remove them without going to the doctor’s office? A. Most dermatologists would recommend that you have skin tags removed surgically. These fleshy growths are benign and tend to show up in skin folds such as armpits, groin or around the neck. Readers of this column have offered a number of remedies, with varying success. They include: Liquid bandage: “I have used liquid bandage on skin tags Continue reading >>
Drug-induced Generalized Skin Eruption In A Diabetes Mellitus Patient Receiving A Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 Inhibitor Plus Metformin
Go to: A 66-year-old male with untreated type 2 diabetes mellitus [3] was admitted to the authors’ hospital following the advice of the patient’s daughter. The patient’s hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) level had been 7.4% in a general health check-up 3 years before. One year prior to admission, the patient’s fasting glucose had risen to 126 mg/dL and his HbA1c level rose up to 8.6%. The patient had a history of urticaria several years earlier. A diet and exercise regimen was introduced, and sitagliptin phosphate 50 mg and metformin 500 mg were started. Two months later, the patient’s HbA1c level had improved to 7.0% and the patient continued on the medication, and diet and exercise therapy. Six months later, a rash with a locus on the upper limb began to appear. The patient applied antihistamine ointment on the skin rash, which continued to spread gradually from chest to back, and abdomen to thigh (Figs. 1a, 2a, 3a, b). In some areas of the back and chest, lichenification also appeared. The itching associated with the rash also worsened, interfering with sleep during the night. The patient consulted a dermatologist, and oral and ointment steroids were started. However, the rash was unchanged and pruritus gradually increased. Since there is a possibility of skin malignancy in eczematous skin rashes lasting for a long period of time, a skin biopsy was scheduled. Four months after the eruption first appeared, and just before the skin biopsy, the authors stopped the dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4), sitagliptin, to rule out the possibility of a drug reaction, although metformin was continued. Itching caused by the rash was significantly relieved immediately after discontinuation of the drug. The emergence of new rash ended, and the rash itself withered after 1 week. The spre Continue reading >>
Glucophage
NOTICE: This Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) is intended for persons living in Australia. What is in this leaflet This leaflet answers some common questions about Glucophage. It does not contain all the available information. It does not take the place of talking to your doctor, diabetes educator or pharmacist. All medicines have benefits and risks. Your doctor has weighed the risks of you taking Glucophage against the benefits expected for you. If you have any concerns about taking this medicine, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or diabetes educator. What Glucophage is used for Glucophage is used to control blood glucose (the amount of sugar in the blood) in people with diabetes mellitus. type 1 diabetes, also called insulin dependent diabetes or juvenile onset diabetes, when insulin alone is not enough to control blood glucose levels type 2 diabetes, also called non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) or maturity onset diabetes. It is especially useful in those who are overweight, when diet and exercise are not enough to lower high blood glucose levels (hyperglycaemia) Glucophage can be used alone, or in combination with other medicines for treating diabetes. Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why Glucophage has been prescribed for you. Glucophage is not recommended for use in children, except for those with insulin-resistant diabetes who are being treated in hospital. Glucophage is available only with a doctor's prescription. How Glucophage works Glucophage belongs to a group of medicines called biguanides. Glucophage lowers high blood glucose (hyperglycaemia) by helping your body make better use of the insulin produced by your pancreas. People with type 2 diabetes are unable to make enough insulin or their body does not respond properly to th Continue reading >>
Below Is More Detail On How Diabetes Affects The Skin, Common Conditions And Pointers To Protect The Skin You’re In.
Diabetes can affect every part of the body, including your skin. In fact, according to the American Diabetes Association, about one-third of people with type 2 diabetes will develop a skin problem caused or affected by diabetes at some point in their lives. The statistics aren’t surprising considering that people with diabetes often suffer from nerve damage (diabetic neuropathy) that can lead to numb, injuryprone hands and feet, while poor circulation and high blood sugar slows down healing. There are some conditions that most anyone can have, such as bacterial and fungal infections and itching. However, people with diabetes are more prone to these and others including diabetic blisters, diabetic dermopathy [der-mop’ă-thē], small, round, brown atrophic skin lesions that occur on the shins of patients with diabetes, and eruptive xanthomatosis [zan’thō-mă-tō’sis], firm, yellow, pea-like skin growths. Most of these skin conditions can be treated with due diligence and a simple daily skin care routine, while others need treatment right away to prevent serious problems. Below is more detail on how diabetes affects the skin, common conditions and pointers to protect the skin you’re in. The Basics If you have diabetes, there are several basic steps you can take to prevent skin problems: Keep your diabetes well managed. When blood sugar levels run high, it causes the body to lose fluids and the skin to become dry, causing skin that may crack, itch and lead to infections. Moisturize your skin to prevent cracking and chapping, especially in windy or cold weather. Neuropathy can also lead to dry skin, as the nerves in the legs and the feet may not get the message to sweat, which is necessary to keep the skin soft and moist. So, the main message is moisturize, moistu Continue reading >>
Skin Conditions And Diabetes: What You Need To Know
Everyone knows about the major long- and short-term complications of diabetes. But what many newly-diagnosed patients might not realize, is that skin conditions often come with having diabetes. My first exposure to skin conditions was a fungal infection. I can remember saying to the trainer that I could not have a fungal infection because my A1c was 6%. A specific over-the-counter anti-fungal ointment stopped the fungal infection process, and now I travel with this small tube just in case. I use it in the summer when I'm in the water and I develop itchy skin on my upper shoulder always in the same place. It's gone, and I'm happy. First, we want you to know that people who do not have diabetes get these skin conditions also, but as with many other complications, we tend to get them more often. About one-third of people with diabetes will have a skin disorder caused or affected by diabetes at some time. In fact, doctors report noting the presence of skin disorders before they diagnose diabetes. Second, if you think you have one of the skin conditions outlined in this article, please see your physician right away. Don't wait. Finally, we end this article with some easy ways to protect your skin when you have diabetes (either type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes). Skin Conditions that Can Affect People with Diabetes Bacterial Infections: People with diabetes appear to suffer more bacterial infections than the general population. There are several kinds of infections that can affect those of us with diabetes. One is a sty, which is an infection of the glands of the eyelids. A second type is a boil, which are infections of the hair follicles. Carbuncles are deep infections of the skin and the tissue underneath. Infections can also occur around the nails. We all know bacterial i Continue reading >>
Drug Rashes
Hypersensitivity and Inflammatory Skin Disorders Drug rashes are a side effect of a drug that manifests as a skin reaction. Typical symptoms include redness, bumps, blisters, hives, itching, and sometimes peeling, or pain. Every drug a person takes may have to be stopped to figure out which one is causing the rash. Most drug rashes resolve once the drug is stopped, but mild reactions may be treated with creams to decrease symptoms and serious reactions may require treatment with drugs such as epinephrine (given by injection), diphenhydramine, and/or a corticosteroid to prevent complications. The word "rash" refers to changes in skin color (such as redness) and/or texture (such as bumps or swelling). Many rashes itch, such as those that often develop after an allergic reaction, but some rashes are painful or cause no symptoms. Drugs can causes rashes in several ways. Allergic drug rashes Most drug rashes result from an allergic reaction to the drug (see Allergies to Drugs). Usually the reaction is to a drug taken by mouth or injected. The drug does not have to be applied to the skin to cause a drug rash. When the immune system comes into contact with a drug, it can become sensitive to that drug (a process called sensitization). Sometimes a person becomes sensitized to a drug after only one exposure, and other times sensitization occurs only after many exposures. Once a person is sensitized to a drug, later exposure to that drug triggers an allergic reaction, such as a rash. Nonallergic drug rashes Sometimes a rash develops directly without involving an allergic reaction. For example, corticosteroids and lithium may cause a rash that looks like acne, and anticoagulants (blood thinners) may cause bruising when blood leaks under the skin. Certain drugs make the skin particu Continue reading >>
Does Diabetes Cause Itching?
People with diabetes experience skin itching at higher rates than those without the condition. Ultimately, itching can lead to excessive scratching, which can cause discomfort and pain. A study of nearly 2,700 people with diabetes and 499 without diabetes found that itching was a common diabetes symptom. An estimated 11.3 percent of those with diabetes reported skin itching versus 2.9 percent of people without diabetes. A person with diabetes should not ignore itchy skin. Dry, irritated, or itchy skin is more likely to become infected, and someone with diabetes may not be able to fight off infections as well as someone who does not have diabetes. There are a variety of treatments available that can help to reduce diabetes-related skin itching so that a person can be more comfortable and avoid other skin complications. Causes of diabetes itching There are many reasons why a person with diabetes might experience itching more often than someone else. Sometimes itching can result from damaged nerve fibers located in the outer layers of skin. Often, the cause of diabetes-related itching is diabetic polyneuropathy or peripheral neuropathy. This condition occurs when high blood glucose levels damage nerve fibers, particularly those in the feet and hands. Before the nerve damage occurs, the body experiences high levels of cytokines. These are inflammatory substances that can lead to a person's skin itching. Sometimes, persistent itchiness may indicate that someone with diabetes is at risk of nerve damage, so the itchiness should never be ignored. Also, people with diabetes can experience associated disorders that include kidney or liver failure. These conditions may also cause itching. A person with diabetes can experience skin itching related to a new medication they are takin Continue reading >>
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When Good Drugs Do Bad
Your head is throbbing, so you keep popping pain relievers to try to feel better. So why in the world is your headache suddenly worse? Surprisingly, some medications you might take to relieve common health complaints can cause the same problems they're designed to treat. That doesn't mean you shouldn't take those drugs; it's just good to be aware of that potential side effect. Here's a rundown of 10 common types of medications that sometimes backfire and what you can do to try to prevent that from happening, or cope if it does. 1. Migraine medications Examples: drugs that end in "triptan," such as rizatriptan (Maxalt) and sumatriptan (Imitrex and generic) How they can backfire. Using migraine pain relievers too often might lead to a condition known as medication-overuse headache, which affects up to two-thirds of patients who seek help at headache treatment centers in the U.S. It can also happen with nonprescription pain relievers. What to try instead. Some types of migraines should not be treated with triptans, so your first step is to get a diagnosis from your doctor. You need to figure out what's triggering your migraines—if you do, you might be able to avoid them. Common triggers are chocolate, shellfish, and wine. Others include beer, cheese, hunger, strong odors, bright lights, the sun, glare from a TV or computer screen, insomnia, and stress. Instead of jumping to migraine meds, talk to your doctor about alternative therapies shown to reduce the frequency or intensity of migraines or to prevent them. Examples: hepatotoxic PA-free herb butterbur (75 milligrams twice daily); coenzyme Q10 (100 milligrams three times a day); and the B vitamin riboflavin (400 milligrams a day). Note that the Co-Q10 might take up to three months to be effective, and it's fairly expen Continue reading >>
Itchy Feet And Diabetes
Itchy feet and Diabetes often accompany one another. Even though there are plenty of other symptoms that disturb a diabetic, many people will tell you that the itchy feet — particularly at night — are simply intolerable! According to Diabetes.org, as many as 33 percent of diabetics suffer from a skin disorder. What Skin Conditions Cause Itchy Feet In Diabetics? If your feet are itching to high heaven, you may be suffering from one of the following conditions… Bacterial Infections – Usually a bacterial infection of the foot will be evidenced by liquid-filled boils. Inflamed tissue is red, hot, swollen and sometimes itchy. It is especially important that people do their best to avoid a diabetes foot infection, as unchecked infections can lead to amputations. Fungal Infections – Fungal infections like Athlete’s Foot usually starts with an intensely itchy red rash between the toes. Germs can enter cracks in the skin and cause a more widespread infection. Toenail fungus is also common in diabetics, which can be identified by a thickening and yellowing of the nail that results in crumbly edges. Yeast Infections – A common side effect of a yeast infection can be itchy skin — not just in the genital region, but also on the hands, feet, ears and scalp — where candida tends to accumulate. Doctors prescribe antibiotics for this. Peripheral Neuropathy – One of the most common causes of itchy feet for people with diabetes is a dysfunction of the nerves called “peripheral neuropathy.” Numbness, tremors, tingling, pain, pins-and-needles, itching — these are all words used to describe what diabetics face. Some people are prescribed drugs like morphine or oxycodone to deal with these symptoms. Liver Failure – According to Livestrong, “Liver diseases with bi Continue reading >>
Xigduo Xr Side Effects
For adults with type 2 diabetes, in addition to diet and exercise What you should know When taking any medication, it’s important to understand the benefits, as well as the risks XIGDUO (zig-DOO-oh) XR may cause serious side effects, including lactic acidosis. Metformin, one of the medicines in XIGDUO XR, can cause a rare, but serious, side effect called lactic acidosis (a build-up of lactic acid in the blood) that can cause death. Lactic acidosis is a medical emergency and must be treated in a hospital. Stop taking XIGDUO XR and call your healthcare provider right away if you have any of the following symptoms which could be signs of lactic acidosis: you feel cold in your hands or feet you feel very weak or tired you have unusual (not normal) muscle pain you have trouble breathing you have unusual sleepiness or sleep longer than usual you have stomach pains, nausea, or vomiting you feel dizzy or lightheaded you have a slow or irregular heartbeat You have a higher chance of getting lactic acidosis with XIGDUO XR if you: have severe kidney problems have kidneys that are affected by certain x-ray tests that use injectable dye have liver problems drink alcohol very often or drink a lot of alcohol in short-term “binge” drinking get dehydrated (lose a large amount of body fluids). This can happen if you are sick with a fever, vomiting, or diarrhea. Dehydration can also happen when you sweat a lot with activity or exercise and do not drink enough fluids have surgery have a heart attack, severe infection, or stroke There are other serious side effects associated with XIGDUO XR. Click on the links below to learn more about each one listed. The most common side effects of XIGDUO XR include: vaginal yeast infections and yeast infections of the penis stuffy or runny nose and Continue reading >>
