Tribetrol 2 Tablet SR should be taken with food.
Take it regularly at the same time each day to get the most benefit.
Your doctor will decide what dose is best for you and this may change
from time to time according to how it is working according to your blood
sugar levels.
Keep taking this medicine, even if you feel well
or your blood sugar levels are controlled. If you stop it without
consulting your doctor, your blood sugar levels could rise and put you
at risk of kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems and loss of limbs.
Remember that it is only part of a treatment program that should also
include a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction as
advised by your doctor. Your lifestyle plays a big part in controlling
diabetes.
The most common side effect of Tribetrol 2 Tablet SR is
low blood glucose levels (hypoglycemia). Make sure you recognize the
signs of having low blood glucose levels, such as sweating, dizziness,
headache, and shaking and know how to deal with it. To prevent this,
it's important to have regular meals and always carry a fast-acting
source of glucose such as sugary food or fruit juice with you. Drinking
alcohol can also increase your risk of low blood sugar levels and should
be avoided. Other side effects that may be seen on taking this medicine
include taste changes, nausea, diarrhea, stomach pain, headache, edema
(swelling), blurred vision, bone fracture, and upper respiratory tract
infection. Some people may find that they put on weight with this
medicine.
You should not take it if you have type 1 diabetes
mellitus, if you have diabetic ketoacidosis (high levels of acid in your
blood), or if you have severe kidney or liver disease. Before taking
this medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had heart disease. It
may not be suitable. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult
their doctor before taking it. Your blood sugar levels should be
checked regularly and your doctor may also advise blood tests to monitor
your blood cell counts and liver function.