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I am using reclide xr 60 MG (gliclazide) to reduce my blood sugar since two year behalf of this medicine can I use its substitute nuzide xl 60 MG (gliclazide? What is the difference between xr and xl.
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Hello, Thanks for the query. SInce both preparations contain Gliclazide, there is no difference. XL means sustained release, the molecule is released over a few hours, so that consistent amount of drug is available. Thanks.
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