Glucovance is a prescription medicine that is used to control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV article explains how Glucovance works, outlines some potential side effects, and provides some tips for taking the medication.
Some common Glucovance side effects include diarrhea, nausea, and dizziness. This eMedTV Web page also takes an in-depth look at some more serious side effects of the drug, such as chest pain and signs of an allergic reaction or lactic acidosis.
This page on the eMedTV site explains that Glucovance is used to treat type 2 diabetes, but is not effective at treating type 1 diabetes. The drug is not recommended for use in children, and there are no universally accepted off-label Glucovance uses.
For those who aren't taking metformin or glyburide, Glucovance dosing starts at 1.25 mg/250 mg once daily. This eMedTV resource outlines some tips on when and how to take the drug and also lists the factors that will determine your Glucovance dosage.
Diuretics and niacin are among the drugs that can potentially interact with Glucovance. As this eMedTV segment explains, Glucovance drug interactions can raise the level of Glucovance in the blood or make Glucovance less effective, among other things.
This page on the eMedTV Web site examines a number of Glucovance warnings and precautions, such as potential drug interactions and the risk of low blood sugar in some people taking this drug. This page also discusses who should not take Glucovance.
Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) is among the possible side effects of Glucovance. This eMedTV Web page explores Glucovance and hypoglycemia, noting some symptoms of low blood sugar (such as sweating or shakiness) and what to do if these symptoms occur.
It is generally considered safe to take Glucovance during pregnancy. This eMedTV segment explores Glucovance and pregnancy and explains how the FDA categorizes Glucovance as a pregnancy Category B medication.
It is possible to overdose on Glucovance. This eMedTV resource outlines some of the possible symptoms of a Glucovance overdose, such as blurry vision, dizziness, and cold sweats. This page also describes some treatment options for a recent overdose.
This eMedTV article explains why you shouldn't buy any generic Glucovance until an approved generic is available. As this article explains, a generic form of Glucovance won't be available until at least 2020, when the patent for Glucovance expires.
This eMedTV segment outlines alternatives to Glucovance -- including lifestyle changes, other oral diabetes medicines, and insulin or other injectable diabetes drugs -- and discusses situations in which Glucovance alternatives may be necessary.
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