Diabetes drugs can be a great way to keep your blood sugar levels from getting out of whack.
But they can sometimes cause side effects or may not mix well with other medicines you take.
Side effects can range from an upset stomach to a serious condition. And other medicines you take can make your diabetes drug stop working — or even make it work too well.
Dr. Ahmet Ergin almost never recommends diabetic medicines such as Glipizide, Glyburide, or Glimepiride (sulfonylureas) to type 2 diabetic patients unless there are no alternatives.
These drugs lower your blood sugar by helping your pancreas make more insulin. The most common one is low blood sugar. This can make you feel shaky, sweaty, dizzy, and confused.
Other side effects that you might get are weight gain, dark urine, and an upset stomach. Sulfonylureas can also cause skin rashes and reactions to the sun.
As a result, many patients end up taking insulin sooner. What are the alternative diabetic medications to sulfonylureas?
This is not professional advice, please seek out a professional if you need help.
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