Reviewer: chashaggs, 75 or over Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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when i take it in the morning 2hrs later my blood sugar drops very low and i get dizzy and need to lay down. i eat something and the dizzy goes away

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when i take it in the morning 2hrs later my blood sugar drops very low and i get dizzy and need to lay down. i eat something and the dizzy goes away
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Reviewer: chashaggs@verizon.net, 75 or over Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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always feel tired or drained, gained weight, have sudden spells of low sugar. just don't feel like i have any energy.

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always feel tired or drained, gained weight, have sudden spells of low sugar. just don't feel like i have any energy.
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Reviewer: pukepod, 75 or over Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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i have been taking this for about three months and it has helped me to regulate my sugar.

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i have been taking this for about three months and it has helped me to regulate my sugar.
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Reviewer: IdahoSpud, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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When I was diagnosed they started me out on Metformin & Byetta. Over time the Byetta made me so nauseous I asked to switch; they changed me to Actos and I gained 30 lbs. in 3 months. Then I learned that can be common in some patients. On Amaryl/Glimepiride for about 6 months & I began to lose the Actos fat right away. Got injured in a horse accident & while in hospital they increas ... Show Full Comment

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When I was diagnosed they started me out on Metformin & Byetta. Over time the Byetta made me so nauseous I asked to switch; they changed me to Actos and I gained 30 lbs. in 3 months. Then I learned that can be common in some patients. On Amaryl/Glimepiride for about 6 months & I began to lose the Actos fat right away. Got injured in a horse accident & while in hospital they increased my Amaryl dose from 3 to 4 mg. in the AM. Oddly once I got home my fasting blood sugar in the AM was higher than it was before they upped the dosage. Now that I'm feeling stronger & getting more exercise it is really working for me again & steady weight loss is continuing. So it surprised me to see so many comments about it causing weight GAIN. I DO have occasional symptoms of LOW blood sugar on Amaryl which seems weird because my problem has be hyPERglycemia. But symptoms are not so severe as to cause distress/concern - just have a little sugar if it gets too low. I've had readings around 70 on occasion and that never happened on Byetta or Actos.
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Reviewer: tndsteward, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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Took this medication for three weeks.Had high hopes it would bring my blood sugars down Headache was immediate and felt lots of pressure in my head behind the eyes, had a high pitched whine or ringing in my ears, Week 2 started itching then a bumpy little rash on chest and face and arms. When the hives started in I discontinued. Had no effect whatsoever on my blood sugars. Disappointing. Hope it ... Show Full Comment

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Took this medication for three weeks.Had high hopes it would bring my blood sugars down Headache was immediate and felt lots of pressure in my head behind the eyes, had a high pitched whine or ringing in my ears, Week 2 started itching then a bumpy little rash on chest and face and arms. When the hives started in I discontinued. Had no effect whatsoever on my blood sugars. Disappointing. Hope it works for you.
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