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Can Diabetes Medicine Cause Abdominal Bloating?

I am a patient with High blood pressure and on the border line of diabetes. For some Months I have been experiencing abdominal bloating. I am Lactose tolerant and use Lactaid milk I have been using gluten free products trying to find out whether this is causing my bloating. I take the following medications. Glimepiride 2mg, metoprolol 50 mg (twicw a day, Amlodipine 10 mg, Lisinopril 10mg, and Tamsulosin HCL 0.4 mg as well as Triple Omega 3-6-9 and CO Q10 with Cinnamon. Could any of these medications cause my bloating. The pressure I am experiencing from the bloating sometimes become unbearable. I also take Gas-X tablets, Probiaotics and lactaid tablets
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Hello,

I understand your concern. The constant feeling of bloating can be very frustrating.
Bloating is one of the most common side effects of Glimepiride. I recommend you talk to your doctor about this side effect and discuss with them about switching to an alternative drug, such as Exenatide. Ultimately, only you and your doctor, based on your medical history and combination of other conditions and medications can make the decision on the most appropriate therapy that works best for you.

Wishing you good health and all the best.
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Can Diabetes Medicine Cause Abdominal Bloating?

Hello, I understand your concern. The constant feeling of bloating can be very frustrating. Bloating is one of the most common side effects of Glimepiride. I recommend you talk to your doctor about this side effect and discuss with them about switching to an alternative drug, such as Exenatide. Ultimately, only you and your doctor, based on your medical history and combination of other conditions and medications can make the decision on the most appropriate therapy that works best for you. Wishing you good health and all the best.