Metformin + Miglitol
Written By Dr. Lipika KhuranaLast updated 18 Feb 2020 | 11:54 AM (UTC)
Metformin + Miglitol Uses
Metformin+Miglitol is used in the treatment of .
How Metformin + Miglitol works
Metformin + Miglitol is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines:
Common side effects of Metformin + Miglitol
Nausea, Loss of appetite, Taste change, Stomach pain, Flatulence, Diarrhea, Skin rash
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Expert advice for Metformin + Miglitol
- Take it with food to lower your chance of having an upset stomach.
- It can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal.
- Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemia symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor, and anxious feeling.
- Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while taking this medicine.
- Tell your doctor immediately if you experience any deep or rapid breathing, persistent nausea, vomiting or stomach pain as Metformin + Miglitol may cause a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis, which is an excess of lactic acid in the blood.



