Duetact Overdose: An Overview
Duetact® (
pioglitazone and glimepiride) is a prescription medication that has been licensed to treat
type 2 diabetes. As with all medicines, it is possible to take too much Duetact. Overdose effects will vary, depending on a number of factors, including how much Duetact is taken and whether it is taken with any other medicines, alcohol, and/or drugs.
If you happen to overdose on Duetact, seek immediate medical attention.
Symptoms of a Duetact Overdose
A Duetact overdose can cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Possible symptoms of low blood sugar include:
- Sweating
- Shakiness
- Extreme hunger
- Dizziness
- Cold sweats
- Blurry vision.
More severe symptoms of low blood sugar include:
- Changes in behavior, such as irritability
- Loss of coordination
- Difficulty speaking
- Confusion
- Seizures
- Loss of consciousness
- Coma
- Loss of life.
Treatment for a Duetact Overdose
Treatment for a Duetact overdose varies.
If the overdose was recent, the healthcare provider may give certain medicines or place a tube into the stomach to "pump the stomach." Treatment may also involve supportive care. This type of care consists of treating the symptoms that occur as a result of the overdose. For example, supportive treatment options for a Duetact overdose may include:
- Fluids through an intravenous line (IV)
- A sugar (glucose) solution to increase blood sugar
- Other treatments based on complications that occur.
It is important that you seek medical attention immediately if you believe that you have overdosed on Duetact.
