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Metformin + Gliclazide + Chromium

Uses

How Metformin, Gliclazide, and Chromium Work Metformin, Gliclazide, and Chromium is a combination of three medications.

How it Works

Common side effects of Metformin, Gliclazide, and Chromium include nausea, taste changes, diarrhea, stomach pain, hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level), headache, and respiratory tract infection.

Expert Advice

  • Take this medication according to the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor.
  • Monitor your blood glucose levels while taking this medicine.
  • Be aware that it may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels) when used with other antidiabetic medications, alcohol, or if you delay or miss a meal.
  • Carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemic symptoms such as:
    • Cold sweats
    • Cool, pale skin
    • Tremors
    • Anxiety
  • Your doctor may monitor your liver function.
  • Inform your doctor if you notice symptoms such as:
    • Abdominal pain
    • Yellowing of the eyes
    • Loss of appetite
  • Notify your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.