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Endocrinologist•Noida
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Yes, glycomet is on of the brands of the salt metformin that is used to manage diabetes. Other brands are- glyciphage, cetapin, exermet.
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Endocrinologist•Hubli-Dharwad
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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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Diabetologist•Anantapur
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Dear Lybrate use both of them contain the same medication and dose but glyciphage sr is released slowly in the stomach so will contain less gastric side effects. You may consider elcephase 500 sr if it is available as it is same as glycomet 500 sr.
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General Physician•Mysore
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Oral oha is given based on your sugar level, heart condition,
glucorm g2 fort is combination of glimipride and metformin,
glycomet trio 2 consists of 3 componentsglimipride, metformin,voglibse. please confirm with doctor advised before starting new mefications.
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Diabetologist•Mumbai
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Yes sir you can take this substitute. It will not be an issue. Take same dose whatever you were taking.
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Endocrinologist•Dharwad
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Hello, thanks for the query.
From the details given I understand that you are on gluconorm 4 mg (how many times day?), plus metformin 1000 mg is once plus what is that "under 5 mg tablet? Fasting glucose 200 mg is definitely very high.
Another important aspect is your excess weight. With a bmi of 37.5 kgs/sq meter (normal < 23 kgs/sq meter) you have over 34 kgs extra. That itslef is an invitation for uncontrolled blood glucose. It is better if you come with clear details and current fast...more
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Endocrinologist•Dharwad
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Mr. lybrate-user, Thanks for your query.
The drugs mentioned Glimepiride and Voglibose are different in their action.
Metformin is supposed to reduce or delay glucose absorption and hence slows down blood glucose rise after taking food. Plus it also reduces insulin resistance hence helps blood glucose control. There are other beneficial effects like helps slight weight reduction.
Glimepiride is a sulphonylurea compound, it stimulates insulin secretion by the beta cells of pancreas, t...more
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Diabetologist•Delhi
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Yes there are alternatives available but before that get your hba1c tested and chart your blood sugar.
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Sexologist•Sri Ganganagar
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Gluconorm pg2 contains three salts including tab. Pioglutazone 15 mg (it is very good insulin sensitizer, it takes 6 wks to make good effect)
gluconorm g2 does not contain pioglitazone
please first send me your diabetic profile reports.
Then I will guide you.
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