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Taking Diabex For Type 2 Diabetes. Have Constipation. Is It A Side Effect?

My name is Bob. I am currently taking 2x500mg tablets of diabex XR with my dinner each night - for Type 2 diabetes . From various net sites, I notice that one fairly common side-effect can be diaorhea (runs). However, my problem is the opposite, quite painful constipation . I haven t seen it listed on any of the many websites I ve visited. (Up until 2 weeks ago, I was taking 2x500 mgs - tablets - of diaformin, but the BGL was creeping up too high). Can constipation be a side effect please? My doctor is on holidays until the beginning of Feb. Thank you. YYYY@YYYY
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HI. CONSTIPATION IS NOT A PROBLEM WIT THE DRUG YOU HAVE MENTIONED. IT MAY BE DUE TO SOME OTHER REASON OR A MANIFESTATION OF DIABETIC GASTROPARESIS, A COMPLICCATION OF LONG STANDING DIABETES. YOU CAN HAVE PLENTY OF FLUIDS, AND DIET RICH IN FIBRES TO AVOID THAT. EVEN IF IT PERSISTS, THEN YOU CAN TAKE SOME STOOL SOFTENER PREPARATIONS. MOREOVER ADOPT AN ACTIVE LIFESTYLE DOING EXERCISES DAILY AS IT WILL RELEIVE YOUR CONSTIPATION AND WILL KEEP YOUR SUGAR LEVEL CONTROLLED ALSO.
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Taking Diabex For Type 2 Diabetes. Have Constipation. Is It A Side Effect?

HI. CONSTIPATION IS NOT A PROBLEM WIT THE DRUG YOU HAVE MENTIONED. IT MAY BE DUE TO SOME OTHER REASON OR A MANIFESTATION OF DIABETIC GASTROPARESIS, A COMPLICCATION OF LONG STANDING DIABETES. YOU CAN HAVE PLENTY OF FLUIDS, AND DIET RICH IN FIBRES TO AVOID THAT. EVEN IF IT PERSISTS, THEN YOU CAN TAKE SOME STOOL SOFTENER PREPARATIONS. MOREOVER ADOPT AN ACTIVE LIFESTYLE DOING EXERCISES DAILY AS IT WILL RELEIVE YOUR CONSTIPATION AND WILL KEEP YOUR SUGAR LEVEL CONTROLLED ALSO.