Is it safe to increase the dose of Glycomet 250 to twice daily (along with Trajenta Duo 2.5/500 once daily) because her blood sugar has suddenly increased to a fasting level of 140?167, an after-meal level of up to 180, and a 3-month average (HbA1c) of 8.1%, three and a half years after her heart bypass surgery? | Apollo Pharmacy

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Is it safe to increase the dose of Glycomet 250 to twice daily (along with Trajenta Duo 2.5/500 once daily) because her blood sugar has suddenly increased to a fasting level of 140?167, an after-meal level of up to 180, and a 3-month average (HbA1c) of 8.1%, three and a half years after her heart bypass surgery?

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Is it safe to increase the dose of Glycomet 250 to twice daily (along with Trajenta Duo 2.5/500 once daily) because her blood sugar has suddenly increased to a fasting level of 140?167, an after-meal level of up to 180, and a 3-month average (HbA1c) of 8.1%, three and a half years after her heart bypass surgery?

Asked by Female, 61 · 2 days ago

G.santoshini Reddy

M Pharmacy (Pharmaceutics)

2 days ago

While increasing Glycomet (metformin) 250 mg to twice daily is a common adjustment and generally safe since the total dose remains well within the safe daily limit alongside Trajenta Duo (linagliptin/metformin), it is crucial to consult your doctor before making this change. Because of your cardiac history, your doctor will want to check your kidney function first and ensure this is the safest way to bring your HbA1c down from 8.1%. Please share these readings with your physician to safely adjust your plan.

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Is it safe to increase the dose of Glycomet 250 to twice daily (along with Trajenta Duo 2.5/500 once daily) because her blood sugar has suddenly increased to a fasting level of 140?167, an after-meal level of up to 180, and a 3-month average (HbA1c) of 8.1%, three and a half years after her heart bypass surgery?

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