Metformin SR Diagemet XL 500 mg

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fcabezaipad

Newbie
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1
Type of diabetes
Treatment type
Tablets (oral)
Hi there,

I have been taking Glucophage SR for 5 years, and not having any side effects, however last week the pharmacy gave me a different brand called Diagemet XL 500 mg. they told me is the same product so I have started to take this medication. The result is that I have terrible side effects such as headache, stomach pain, and feeling tired. So I have requested the pharmacy to change for Glucophage again.

I wonder if any have the same problem with this medicine called Diagemet.


Regards


Frank
 
catfan

catfan

Well-Known Member
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202
Type of diabetes
I reversed my Type 2
Treatment type
I do not have diabetes
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Too many to list.
My doctor changed mine too, I think they will be cheaper !

Not noticed any difference.
 
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woodlands

Member
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fcabezaipad said:
Hi there,

I have been taking Glucophage SR for 5 years, and not having any side effects, however last week the pharmacy gave me a different brand called Diagemet XL 500 mg. they told me is the same product so I have started to take this medication. The result is that I have terrible side effects such as headache, stomach pain, and feeling tired. So I have requested the pharmacy to change for Glucophage again.

I wonder if any have the same problem with this medicine called Diagemet.


Regards


Frank
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the same for me, last week they gave me diagemet 500g they started me off on 2x500 twice a day, my eyes are very blured and my sugar will not come down over 12, l looked it up and the dose should be lx500 a day, after 10 to 15 days then increase it l am taking them back tomorrow, had no trouble on gluphage
 
Robbity

Robbity

Expert
Messages
6,686
Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
Diet only
Me too after over 3 years trouble free taking Metabet SR, mine was changed to this version too a couple of months ago, and I then spent most of my time on or in close proximity to the toilet until I decided enough was enough and stopped taking it. I finally escaped my permanent attachment to the bathroom, and told GP at my recent review: at first he was going to change me back to (a lower dose of) Metabet, then changed his mind and decided I could actually manage on LCHF alone. So the blasted stuff has actually ended up (hopefully!) doing me a bit of a favour....

Robbity
 
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