Metformin and Salbutamol

[Anne0257]

I am on Metformin 3 times aday and also take regular Asthma treatment and have read in the leaflet that taking these 2 medicines together that i may need more blood glucose checks,but my Dr never mentioned this.Could this affect my bood glucose and why i cant get a stable reading.

[hallii]

Hello Ann, I use Salbutamol (Blue) and Beclometazone (Brown) inhalers.

I am aware of the possibilty of interaction with Metformin (which I also take 500mg daily) but in practice have not found it makes much difference.

Mine is only a low dose of Metformin so maybe that makes a difference.

I suppose the way to find out would be to not use the inhaler for a week or so and check your BGs, then carry on using at normal and repeat the BG checks, but speak to your doc. first. I am assuming you have a meter and strips?

The trouble is, not using the inhaler is sometimes just not possible, if you get an attack there is no option.

I am also on Bendrofloumethiazide and that can also interact with Metformin, but since my Bgs stay pretty much under control I is all a bit academic.

Sorry, not much help am I?

H

[Anne0257]

Thank you for your reply,It does help to know that other people taking the same medication and they have BG that have stablized,I will see my Dr and ask,but your right sometimes you have no choice but to use the inhalers,although I have the brown 1 twice aday and there are just not enough hours in the day to juggle the meds,Thank you once again take care