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Sorry for the silence, been busy. Today my GP took me off this drug as I am not tolerating the side effects well. The constant thrush is a pain but I've had episodes of low BP due to reduced blood volumes. Made me feel terrible really, sluggish and tired. So after a few days break to get it out...

Hi Everyone, Thanks for your posts. It does seem to bring down the blood sugars by making you pee it out, causing thrush. I've got one or two other things going on since being on it but they seem to be settling down. I've also lost some weight but that might also be due to my diet (Slimming...

Thanks Chocoholicnomore. I've not seen a reduction in my blood sugar yet but it might be an accumulative effect. It's wearing me down really and I'm worried the next step is insulin.

Thank you catherinecherub. I have picked up some thrush meds from the doctor and will persevere for a bit longer. Just looking to see how long it takes to settle down.

Hello! I have been type 2 now for about 8 years, with generally good control. I’ve lost about four stone over that time (slow and steady!) and am now following Slimming World to try and lose some more. I’m still hovering around 17stone though. Over the last year I seem to have lost control...