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    Clopidogrel - Side Effects

    I was taken off Aspirin 75 mg and put on to Clopidogrel 75 mg about 9 months ago. It never occurred to me that this would be anything to do with the more noticeable bruising and the heavier nosebleeds than usual. I don't think I'm on it for any particular reason, except High B P, being...
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    metformin side effect

    When I was first diagnosed with type 2 (6 years ago now) I was put onto metformin SR and gliclazide. These did seem to control the sugar levels but I didn't lose any weight. Eventually I was taking 4 metform SR and had really severe diarrhoea, nausea, thirst and headaches (also very tired...
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    Mum and trembling attack

    Hi Kimmy I have these trembling attacks when my blood glucose levels drop below 4.7 and they have always happened when I have used too much energy, or gone too long without food. A quick snack - sandwich or biscuit - usually stops it. I'm told that sugary drinks and sweets aren't as much help...
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    Hi there

    Hi I'm new to diabetes uk although I've been diagnosed for about 6 years now with type 2 (and, looking back, may have had it for some years before that). I'm still struggling with lots of issues - mostly because medical services here in the Hebrides don't seem to be keen on different ideas...