Gliclazide: how to take it safely
Diamicron
Reviewed by Pharm. Abeeb Junior
What it is for
Lowers blood sugar in type 2 diabetes.
How to take it
- Prescription medicine: take it exactly as your doctor or pharmacist told you.
- Swallow with water.
- Take it with food.
When to take it
Take it with breakfast, and also with the evening meal if you take two doses.
Take it with
With food.
What to avoid
- Skipping meals. This can cause low blood sugar.
- Alcohol.
- Stopping without advice.
- Always carry sugar or a sweet drink in case your blood sugar falls low.
Possible side effects
Low blood sugar, weight gain, stomach upset.
Get help if
Signs of low blood sugar (sweating, shaking, hunger, confusion): take sugar straight away. Fainting or fits: get emergency help.
This is general information, not personal medical advice. Always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions and read the leaflet that comes with your medicine. Medicines and doses can differ between products and people.