Sitagliptin+Metformin Hydrochloride

Sitagliptin+Metformin Hydrochloride should not be taken while pregnant. If a patient wishes to become pregnant or if a pregnancy occurs, treatment should be stopped immediately.

A component of this medicine can pass through breastmilk and can cause harm to the breastfed baby if taken by lactating mother. This medicine should not be taken by lactating mother.

This medicine can cause dizziness or sleepiness. Avoid driving if you have dizziness or sleepiness after taking this medicine.

Avoid consuming alcohol with Sitagliptin+Metformin Hydrochloride as it may lead to 'lactic acidosis'. This may cause symptoms such as vomiting, stomach pain, fatigue, breathing difficulty, muscle cramps, decrease body temperature, reduced heartbeats.

Sitagliptin+Metformin Hydrochloride should be taken with food to avoid stomach upset if taken on an empty stomach. Take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor.

No, do not take crushed Sitagliptin+Metformin Hydrochloride. It should be taken as directed by the doctor. Do not crush or chew it.

Sitagliptin+Metformin Hydrochloride usually does not cause low blood sugar. It can cause low blood sugar if taken along with other antidiabetic medicines if you are taking low-calorie food or doing heavy exercise. Symptoms of low blood sugar include blurring of vision, sudden sweating, shaking, increased heartbeat, hunger, dizziness, or tingling sensation in your hands or feet. Consult your doctor if you have low blood sugar while taking this medicine.

If you have low blood sugar after taking Sitagliptin+Metformin Hydrochloride with other anti-diabetic medicines, you should eat sugar, honey, or candy, or drink fruit juice or non-diet soda to increase your blood sugar rapidly. Consult your doctor immediately if you have blurring of vision, sudden sweating, shaking, increased heartbeat, hunger, dizziness etc after taking this medicine or other anti-diabetic medicines.

You can take Sitagliptin+Metformin Hydrochloride at any time of the day, before, or after meals, as told by the doctor. But it's necessary to take it at the usual time every day for the best results.

The composition of Sitagliptin+Metformin Hydrochloride includes sitagliptin and metformin.

Nausea, runny nose, headache, sore throat and flatulence are a few side effects that can be seen during the treatment with Sitagliptin+Metformin Hydrochloride. However, these symptoms are usually mild and resolve on their own.

Sitagliptin+Metformin Hydrochloride is associated with a rare risk of lactic acidosis, particularly in patients with impaired kidney function, uncontrolled diabetes, serious infections, prolonged fasting, excessive alcohol consumption, dehydration, liver problems, or conditions that limit oxygen supply. If any of these factors apply to you, consult your doctor right away for proper guidance.