Xigduo XR Benefits & Uses

Xigduo XR is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes (Read More - 10 Home Remedies for Diabetes)

Xigduo XR Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Diabetes Type 2 Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: May increase dose up to 10 mg once daily
Geriatric	Disease: Diabetes Type 2 Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: May increase dose up to 10 mg once daily

Xigduo XR Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Xigduo XR is used -

Severe

Urinary tract infection
Blurred vision

Moderate

Hypoglycemia (Low blood sugar level)
Confusion
Tachycardia
Depression (Read More - From Meditation to Nutrition: Home Remedies for Easing Depression)
Palpitations (fluttering in chest)
Chest Pain

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
Weight gain
Dry Mouth
Stomach ache (Read More - Home remedies for stomach pain)
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Altered taste
Diarrhoea
पेट दर्द
Loss of appetite
Headache
पेट की गैस
Dyspepsia

Common

Stomach Upset
Difficulty urinating

Xigduo XR Related Warnings

Is the use of Xigduo XR safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get mild side effects from Xigduo XR.

Severe
Is the use of Xigduo XR safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Xigduo XR. If you see any side effects, stop taking Xigduo XR immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Xigduo XR again, only after your doctor's advice.

Unknown
What is the effect of Xigduo XR on the Kidneys?

Xigduo XR does not damage the kidneys.

Moderate
What is the effect of Xigduo XR on the Liver?

There are no any side effects of Xigduo XR on the liver.

Moderate
What is the effect of Xigduo XR on the Heart?

Using Xigduo XR does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Unknown

Severe Interaction of Xigduo XR with Other Drugs

Xigduo XR should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Gatifloxacin

Diatrizoic Acid

Gatifloxacin

Moderate

Chlorpropamide

Insulin Aspart

Tolbutamide

Repaglinide

Glipizide

Glimepiride

Gliclazide

Amiloride

Digoxin

Morphine

Quinidine

Ranitidine

Vancomycin

Triamterene

Xigduo XR Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Xigduo XR unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Bladder Cancer
Kidney Disease
High Lipoprotein
Low Blood Pressure
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
Anemia
Shock
Heart Failure
Liver Disease
Heart Disease
Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar)
Drug Allergy
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Xigduo XR

Is this Xigduo XR habit forming or addictive?

Xigduo XR is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Xigduo XR does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Xigduo XR should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Xigduo XR cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Xigduo XR Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Xigduo XR

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Xigduo XR and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Xigduo XR

Consumption of alcohol and Xigduo XR together may have severe effects on your health.

Severe