Glyburide and Metformin (Oral Route)

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Side Effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

More common
  • Anxious feeling
  • Behavior change similar to being drunk
  • Blurred vision
  • Cold sweats
  • Confusion
  • Convulsions (seizures)
  • Cool pale skin
  • Cough
  • Difficulty in concentrating
  • Drowsiness
  • Excessive hunger
  • Fast heartbeat
  • Fever
  • Headache (continuing)
  • Nausea
  • Nervousness
  • Nightmares
  • Restless sleep
  • Shakiness
  • Slurred speech
  • Sneezing
  • Sore throat
  • Unconsciousness
  • Unusual tiredness or weakness
Rare
  • Abdominal or stomach discomfort
  • Decreased appetite
  • Diarrhea
  • Fast shallow breathing
  • General feeling of discomfort
  • Muscle pain or cramping
  • Unusual sleepiness

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

More common
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Vomiting

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Precautions
DR600161 Portions of this document last updated: April 1, 2012

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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