![]() ![]() Your doctor may need to adjust your diabetes medication(s). If these symptoms occur, tell your doctor right away. Symptoms of high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) include thirst, increased urination, confusion, drowsiness, flushing, rapid breathing, and fruity breath odor. Check with your doctor or pharmacist to find out what you should do if you miss a meal. To help prevent low blood sugar, eat meals on a regular schedule, and do not skip meals. Low blood sugar is more likely if you drink large amounts of alcohol, do unusually heavy exercise, or do not consume enough calories from food. Tell your doctor about the reaction right away. If you don't have these reliable forms of glucose, rapidly raise your blood sugar by eating a quick source of sugar such as table sugar, honey, or candy, or drink fruit juice or non-diet soda. ![]() It is a good habit to carry glucose tablets or gel to treat low blood sugar. ![]() Symptoms of low blood sugar include sudden sweating, shaking, fast heartbeat, hunger, blurred vision, dizziness, or tingling hands/feet. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether the dose of your other diabetes medication(s) needs to be lowered. Low blood sugar may occur if this drug is prescribed with other diabetes medications. Metformin does not usually cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. Remember that this medication has been prescribed because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Stomach symptoms that occur after the first days of your treatment may be signs of lactic acidosis. If stomach symptoms return later (after taking the same dose for several days or weeks), tell your doctor right away. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, diarrhea, weakness, or a metallic taste in the mouth may occur. ![]()
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