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2. Sulfonylurea - Wikipedia

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   Like insulin, sulfonylureas can induce weight gain, mainly as a result of their effect to increase insulin levels and thus use of glucose and other metabolic fuels. Other side-effects are: gastrointestinal upset, headache and hypersensitivity reactions. The safety of sulfonylurea therapy in pregnancy is unestablished.

3. Diabetes medication - Wikipedia

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   They work best with patients over 40 years old who have had diabetes mellitus for under ten years. They cannot be used with type 1 diabetes, or diabetes of pregnancy. They can be safely used with metformin or glitazones. The primary side-effect is hypoglycemia, which appears to happen more commonly with sulfonylureas than with other treatments ...

4. How Long Will It Take to Lose Weight on Metformin?

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   Because weight loss is a “side effect” of the diabetes drug, ... Look out for the common side effects of metformin, which include: Indigestion. Nausea. Vomiting. ... People on sulfonylureas ...

5. Metformin - Wikipedia

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   Metformin is more commonly associated with gastrointestinal adverse effects than most other antidiabetic medications. [46] [76] The most serious potential adverse effect of metformin is lactic acidosis; this complication is rare, and seems to be related to impaired liver or kidney function.

6. 4 Tips for Knowing When to Take Metformin - AOL

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   Prepare for potential side effects. Taking metformin may cause unpleasant side effects like diarrhea, nausea, and an upset stomach. Taking it with food can reduce the risk.

7. 6 Benefits of Taking Metformin (Besides Weight Loss) - AOL

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   One theory is that metformin has anti-tumor side effects because it lowers insulin levels and keeps tumor cells from multiplying. Still, more research is needed. Inside Creative House/istockphoto

8. Glimepiride - Wikipedia

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   Glimepiride is an antidiabetic medication within the sulfonylurea class, primarily prescribed for the management of type 2 diabetes. [1] [2] It is regarded as a second-line option compared to metformin, due to metformin's well-established safety and efficacy. [1]

9. Gliclazide - Wikipedia

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   Side effect may include low blood sugar, vomiting, abdominal pain, rash, and liver problems. [4] [7] Use by those with significant kidney problems or liver problems or who are pregnant is not recommended. [7] [4] Gliclazide is in the sulfonylurea family of medications. [7] It works mostly by increasing the release of insulin. [7]