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Hi. I've just been put on Vipdomet twice a day. Its a mixture of alogliptin 12.5mg and metformin 1000mg. The pharmacist said he had had to order it in because they don't usually stock it. Does anyone know anything about this medicine?

Its downright cruel. Can you believe they found a man in a COMA fit for work? And what about the guy who had a heart attack during assessment?They called an ambulance for him and then his benefit claim was declined because he hadn't completed the interview! There are loads of bizarre stories...

There are also a number of groups on Facebook that could help, such as Fightback. Its only natural to be seriously rattled after something like this, but there are a lot of good people who understand and know how to help you. Try not to stress too much, because its bad for your health, and it...

No wonder you are panicking. Its a very scary place to be in. There is a website run by 3 ex DWP workers who specialise in helping people in this type of situation. Its here: http://jobseekersanctionadvice.com

Got a tummy bug from the grandchildren and I can't eat. so I've been having hypos. I've stopped my tablets but even so, the BG is too low.

There is no doubt in my mind that animals sense things and try to help. I have a deaf friend and her Hearing dog died. Straight away, her cats took over the dog's duties. I was looking for an Anaphylaxis dog for my granddaughter and I came across this site. They mainly train dogs for...

There are hundreds of different antidepressants available, but with all of them, there is a period of adjustment where your body has to get used to them. Usually its best to start with a lower dose and gradually build up until you have the result you are hoping for. I can't get on with...

My surgery sent me a new meter in the post, but I don't get on with it. It has separate strips, meter and finger pricker and you have to calibrate it with some drops. I am clumsy and drop everything and the new machine was such an irritation that I don't use it. I stick with my accucheck...

Hi, I'm a noob so I'm hoping its OK to say this. My daughter has/had PCOS and Metabolic Syndrome. She saw a gynaecologist who sent her to an endocrinologist. They told her she was infertile and the only hope of conception would be through IVF. She was put on a high dose of Metformin. She...