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Starvog is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Diabetes Type 2.
The correct dosage of Starvog depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Starvog include Rash, Flatulence, Diarrhoea. While these are the most often observed Starvog side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Starvog normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Starvog has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Starvog's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Starvog is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Digestive Disorders, Intestinal Obstruction, Allergy are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Starvog have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Starvog may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Starvog, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Starvog is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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
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Is the use of Starvog safe for pregnant women?
Starvog has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Starvog without medical advice.
Is the use of Starvog safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Starvog. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Starvog on the Kidneys?
Starvog has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Starvog on the Liver?
Starvog may have severe effects on your liver, so do not take it without first consulting your doctor.
What is the effect of Starvog on the Heart?
Starvog has very mild side effects on the heart.
Starvog should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Starvog unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Starvog habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Starvog.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Starvog since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Starvog is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Starvog in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Starvog
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Starvog and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Starvog
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Starvog.
Take Starvog as advised by your doctor. It can be taken orally three times daily immediately before each meal. Precautions must be taken in patients with improper liver or kidney function.
Starvog is the brand name for voglibose. It is an oral antidiabetic drug that belongs to the class of medicine called alpha-glucosidase inhibitor. It is used in single or combined with other drugs to treat diabetes.
No, Starvog does not cause weight loss. It has not been reported by a patient who is taking this medicine. However, if you experience weight loss after taking this drug then it might be due to some other reason.
Starvog itself does not cause alopecia ( hair loss). However, the conditions treated by Starvog, type 2 diabetes and PCOS, often list hair loss as a possible symptom.
Starvog should be taken as long as needed or take it as directed by doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 277