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What Does Unabsorbed Glycomet Sr 500 In The Stomach Indicate?
Question: i am diabetic from last 3 years. my fasting is btwn 110 to 120. generally. and pp is around 130 to 135. i consume glycomet sr 500 a half tablet after my lunch. (after 20 mins.) and after dinner, i consume the tablet gp1.(half tablet). due to this combination, by sugar level is absolutely normal.
but once in every week, the half consumed glycomet sr 500 tablet is excreted as it is without dissolving in my stomach. i have asked to my regular doctor. but he is saying. its not possible. but it is the case, pl guide me.
but once in every week, the half consumed glycomet sr 500 tablet is excreted as it is without dissolving in my stomach. i have asked to my regular doctor. but he is saying. its not possible. but it is the case, pl guide me.
Brief Answer:
It is very unlikely to pass the medications as such
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HCM.
I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.
As your doctor suggested it is very rare to pass the medication as such.
Are you having any other gastric problems like gastritis, passing fat in stools or diarrhoea?
Are you on any other medications like calcium?
If you are not having any of these and still you pass un absorbed medications, it is better that you change the brand of the medication and see. There are different brands available like Carbophage, Glyciphage and Melmet. You can make the change after consulting your doctor.
Most of the time the absorption problems are due to the excipients (chemicals used along with the drug in a tablet) used which is different for different brands. So change the brand will always help.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Regards
Dr Ajish TP
Consultant Endocrinologist
It is very unlikely to pass the medications as such
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HCM.
I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.
As your doctor suggested it is very rare to pass the medication as such.
Are you having any other gastric problems like gastritis, passing fat in stools or diarrhoea?
Are you on any other medications like calcium?
If you are not having any of these and still you pass un absorbed medications, it is better that you change the brand of the medication and see. There are different brands available like Carbophage, Glyciphage and Melmet. You can make the change after consulting your doctor.
Most of the time the absorption problems are due to the excipients (chemicals used along with the drug in a tablet) used which is different for different brands. So change the brand will always help.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Regards
Dr Ajish TP
Consultant Endocrinologist
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