Duetact, a medicine available by prescription, is licensed to treat type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV article offers a more in-depth look at the drug and its effects on blood sugar levels, possible side effects to look out for, and dosing information.
Many Duetact side effects are possible, including low blood sugar, weight gain, and fluid retention. This eMedTV article lists other common side effects, as well as problems that should be reported to a doctor, such as swelling or allergic reaction.
Many side effects are possible with Duetact, and weight gain is one of the more common ones. This eMedTV Web page discusses the likelihood of developing weight gain with Duetact and explains how dangerous fluid retention and swelling may be.
For those who are taking Duetact, blood sugar levels may become too high or too low. This segment of the eMedTV archives discusses the drug's effect on blood sugar levels and lists possible symptoms of extremely high or low blood sugar.
Duetact uses can help improve insulin sensitivity and insulin production in people with type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV page also discusses uses of the drug in children and explains how the prescription medicine works to reduce and control blood sugar.
For those who are first starting Duetact, dosage recommendations start at 30 mg/2 mg, taken once a day. This eMedTV Web page also offers dosage suggestions for elderly people and those who are switching from glimepiride to the combination medicine.
This eMedTV segment offers a list of medicines that may lead to Duetact drug interactions and explains the possible effects that may occur. For example, when certain antifungals or decongestants are taken with Duetact, drug interactions may occur.
This eMedTV resource contains Duetact precautions and warnings, including information on who should not take Duetact and side effects that may develop. For example, the medication can cause a condition of the eye called macular edema.
Taking Duetact during pregnancy may not be safe. This eMedTV Web page describes research studies conducted on Duetact and pregnancy, explains how the FDA's pregnancy category system works, and lists the possible effects the drug may have on fetuses.
When a Duetact overdose occurs, you may experience symptoms such as dizziness, sweating, or seizures. This eMedTV resource explains the effects of an overdose, lists other possible symptoms, and describes the treatments that are available.
This page of the eMedTV library explains when a generic Duetact is expected to be available and discusses insurance coverage for the prescription medicine. The dangers of buying so-called generic versions of the drug available now are also explained.
If blood sugar isn't well controlled by Duetact, alternatives include lifestyle changes or other medicines. This eMedTV resource describes these and other alternatives in detail, including other oral diabetes drugs and injectable medicines.
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