Gliclazide + Metformin Benefits & Uses

Gliclazide + Metformin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Diabetes (Read More - 10 Home Remedies for Diabetes)

Other Benefits

Diabetes Type 2

Gliclazide + Metformin 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

Gliclazide + Metformin Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Gliclazide + Metformin is used -

Severe

Dizziness
Change in vision

Common

Nausea or vomiting
Bradycardia
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Diarrhoea
Metallic taste in mouth
Skin Rash

Gliclazide + Metformin Related Warnings

Is the use of Gliclazide + Metformin safe for pregnant women?

Gliclazide + Metformin can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Gliclazide + Metformin, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Gliclazide + Metformin safe during breastfeeding?

Gliclazide + Metformin is completely safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Gliclazide + Metformin on the Kidneys?

Kidney can be affected by Gliclazide + Metformin. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Gliclazide + Metformin on the Liver?

There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Gliclazide + Metformin. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Gliclazide + Metformin on the Heart?

Effects of Gliclazide + Metformin on heart can be severe. It is not safe to use without doctor's advice.

Severe

Severe Interaction of Gliclazide + Metformin with Other Drugs

Gliclazide + Metformin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Phenylbutazone

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Rifampicin

Phenytoin

Gatifloxacin

Moderate

Chlorpromazine

Estradiol

Amlodipine

Gliclazide + Metformin Contraindications

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

Hemolytic Anemia
Heart Disease
Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Frequently asked Questions about Gliclazide + Metformin

Is this Gliclazide + Metformin habit forming or addictive?

Gliclazide + Metformin is not addictive in nature.

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

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Gliclazide + Metformin as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Gliclazide + Metformin only as per medical advice.

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

No, the use of Gliclazide + Metformin in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Gliclazide + Metformin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Gliclazide + Metformin

Taking Gliclazide + Metformin with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Gliclazide + Metformin

Taking alcohol with Gliclazide + Metformin can be dangerous.

Severe