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Type 2 Do we all get severe stomach ache with Gliclazide?

Discussion in 'Ask A Question' started by Millie_, Jan 5, 2018.

  1. Millie_

    Millie_ Type 2 · Well-Known Member

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    I was just wondering how many others get these severe stomach aches when taking gliclazide, mine is so bad i cannot even bear to touch my tummy :/
     
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    #1 Millie_, Jan 5, 2018 at 9:51 PM
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    Boo1979 Other · Well-Known Member

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    No. Ive been on it 20+ years with no stomach problems
     
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    #2 Boo1979, Jan 5, 2018 at 9:52 PM
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    Tansyrex Type 2 · Member

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    Hi I get really bad tummy ache at times with my metformin/ gliclazide combo.
     
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    #3 Tansyrex, Jan 5, 2018 at 9:54 PM
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    Daibell LADA · Master

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    Hi. I've never seen any posts on these forums over the years for anyone having stomach ache with Gliclazide. I was on full dose for 5 years with no side effects. I wonder whether it's upsetting your pancreas. I would certainly discussing stopping it with the GP and trying some alternatives.
     
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    #4 Daibell, Jan 5, 2018 at 10:08 PM
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    Hammer1964 Type 2 · Well-Known Member

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    I was on Gliclazide for 6 months (from diagnosis) with no tummy issues, put onto Metformin = major tummy problems and sickness, loss of appetite so put on SR and the same issues so have been put back on Gliclazide with no issues. Other issues on Metformin were chest pain, pounding heart beat and a roller coaster tummy all of which have now gone.
     
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    #5 Hammer1964, Jan 5, 2018 at 10:20 PM
  6. Millie_

    Millie_ Type 2 · Well-Known Member

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    I was on fast acting metformin which did upset me, the diabetic nurse put me on the slow release and she says you do not get the same side effects from it though I took one this morning and no gliclazide and have had stomach ache all afternoon.
     
    #6 Millie_, Jan 6, 2018 at 4:59 PM
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    JohhnyHachoo · Member

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    I do. I am on my third cycle of stopping and then restarting to see if glicklizide is causing the pain
     
    #7 JohhnyHachoo, Sep 8, 2021 at 4:30 PM
  8. Oldvatr

    Oldvatr Type 2 · Expert

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    No problems to report for either max or min dose.
     
    #8 Oldvatr, Sep 8, 2021 at 4:48 PM
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