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Reviewer: Dee1956, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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When I started I had alot of gastrointestinal problems. They seemed to get better after a couple of weeks. After a month, it was increased and I started to feel sick all the time. I thought perhaps it had built up to a high level in my system so skipped a dose. This AM I took a dose with a meal, within two hours my hear was rapidly beating and I felt as if I could not catch my breath. I looke
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Reviewer: Richard, 75 or over Male on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)
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Keeps sugar too high
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Reviewer: jodo, 75 or over Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)
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I was always told that this med would prevent weight loss. Now, I'm reading the opposite. What is the true story?
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Reviewer: Buggyducjk, 75 or over Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Resulted in uncontrolled bowel movement.
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Reviewer: 75 or over Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)
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Began with 1 a day, then 2, then 3, then 4, back to 3 where I am now. This occurred over a 10 year period. Glyburide was added beginning with lowest dose, then 5 mg. where I am now - for the past 2 years.
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