Redidrop 1000 MG Tablet SR Health Feed

Hello, thanks for the query.
I have seen the details given. Glycomet 1gm contains only metformin 1000 mg and the other tablet contains glimiperide 1 mg with 1000 mg of metformin. So the second tablet is much stronger in action and should be able to give a better glucose reduction. I am a bit surprised that with a better combination your glucose level has increased. So I feel there is a need to look at overall treatment including following details: fasting, pp glucose levels, hba1c%, dietary ...more

Mr. lybrate-user, Thanks for the query. Tab Gluconorm SR 500 is containing only Metformin, where as The other tablet has Glimepiride 1 mg plus metformin. So the action can be much stronger. That may lead to lower glucose levels. Plus changing medicine with doctor's advise, is not good. Thanks.

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Mr. lybrate-user, thanks for the query.
I have seen the details mentioned. Please let me know since when diabetes is present? What are the present fasting, pp glucose levels and hba1c%?
Looking at your weight and height you are overweight with a BMI of 26.20 kgs/sq meter (normal < 23 kgs/sq meter). Your ideal body weight should be 58 kgs.
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Hello, thanks for the query.
For a lady with preexisting diabetes, pregnancy does produce a lot of challenges. 1) there is a need for achieving a strict blood glucose control with glucose remaining between 90 to 120 mg through out the day. 2) just before conception there is a need to shift to insulin, because apart from metformin most other oral anti-diabetics are not preferred in pregnancy. 3) there is a need to check retina more often just before pregnancy and during the gestation. Because...more

The difference is sr means sustained release, where the drug metformin is released over 12 hrs at a constant rate and the drug action is prolonged. Normal tablet releases the drug in about an hour or so, action lasts for lesser time. Sr tablets also produce lesser gastro intestinal side effects.

Glycomet only has metformin. No glimepiride. Both the drugs good for diabetes. None of the drug cause kidney problem. In kidney problem we take some special care in prescribing metformin.

It is not a good substitute as piz mf contains two medicines-pioglitazone 7.5 mg and metformin 500 mg while Glycomet contains only one-metformin 500 mg in sustained release form.

Hello, Thanks for the query.
Since your glucose is quite well controlled and HbA1c% is 5.9 %, I do not see the reason for changing the treatment. In fact if diet is controlled by reducing a bit of carb intake, you will be able to achieve still better control. Even increasing physical activity would be more beneficial than adding any further drug. Tanks.

Hello, thanks for the query.
That (metformin) can be taken before and /or after breakfact. There is no problem. Thanks.