Metformin gliclicide and alcohol

[carty]

I have just had glic added to my prescription ( long story more later ) I take metformin 1000 Twice a day and I drink about 1/2 a bottle of red wine at weekends that is 1 1/2 bottles per week does anyone know if this could cause hypos I have read all the bumph but I want to know how others react Ok I know we are all different and I have to take full responsibility ,but just asking !
Carol

 

[Rose22]

I have just had glic added to my prescription ( long story more later ) I take metformin 1000 Twice a day and I drink about 1/2 a bottle of red wine at weekends that is 1 1/2 bottles per week does anyone know if this could cause hypos I have read all the bumph but I want to know how others react Ok I know we are all different and I have to take full responsibility ,but just asking !
Carol

I would be mindful of how you react with Gliclazide if you have just starting taking it. It is a med that works up to 12 hours, so long acting. Hence the hypo risks.
I took glic this summer and found it very strong for me personally. I started another med that is similar but shorter acting, up to 4 hours and was given a glass of bubbles for my birthday along with chocolate buscuits bites, couldn’t say no seemed rude, but I felt it and felt unwell the next day. I’d not been taking the med for more than couple weeks at the time. I’d feel more comfortable now with it as more used to how my body reacts on the med.
Do you have experience of a hypo? Have you had one and know the symptoms, feelings?
As you say, it’s a personal choice. It’s not fun if feel like can’t have anything you enjoy, be guided by how your levels are at the time, and have jelly babies ready if drop too low!

 

[LittleGreyCat]

Read the title and almost said "Yes, please".

Best I can offer is "Drink to your meter".

 

[carty]

Never had a hypo but will have meter and jelly babies to hand !
Carol