What alternative blood sugar medications can replace Glycomet 500 mg for my 70-year-old mother, since taking it twice a day causes her severe stomach upset and diarrhea? | Apollo Pharmacy

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What alternative blood sugar medications can replace Glycomet 500 mg for my 70-year-old mother, since taking it twice a day causes her severe stomach upset and diarrhea?

Asked by Female, 70 · 6 days ago

G.santoshini Reddy

M Pharmacy (Pharmaceutics)

6 days ago

It is very common to experience stomach upset and diarrhea with Glycomet (metformin), and I understand how distressing this is for your mother. Often, these side effects can be greatly reduced by switching to an extended-release formulation of metformin, which is much gentler on the stomach. Alternatively, her doctor may consider other classes of diabetes medications, such as DPP-4 inhibitors or SGLT2 inhibitors, which manage blood sugar differently. Please consult her healthcare provider before making any changes, so they can safely adjust her prescription to a more comfortable option.

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