Glucovance Overdose

As with any medication, it is possible to overdose on Glucovance. The effects of a Glucovance overdose can include low blood sugar or lactic acidosis. If the overdose was recent, treatment options may involve administering a sugar solution to increase blood sugar or pumping the stomach. If you believe you may have overdosed on Glucovance, seek medical attention immediately.

Glucovance Drug Info

Glucovance Overdose: An Overview

Glucovance^® (glyburide and metformin) is a prescription medication that has been licensed to treat type 2 diabetes. As with all medicines, it is possible to take too much Glucovance. The effects of a Glucovance overdose will vary depending on a number of factors, including how much Glucovance was taken and whether it was taken with any other medicines, alcohol, and/or drugs.

If you happen to overdose on Glucovance, seek medical attention immediately.

Symptoms of a Glucovance Overdose

The effects of a Glucovance overdose may include:

Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
Lactic acidosis, due to the metformin component of Glucovance (see Metformin and Lactic Acidosis).

Possible symptoms of low blood sugar include:

Sweating
Shakiness
Extreme hunger
Dizziness
Cold sweats
Blurry vision.

More severe low blood sugar symptoms include:

Changes in behavior, such as irritability
Loss of coordination
Difficulty speaking
Confusion
Seizures
Loss of consciousness
Coma
Loss of life.

Lactic acidosis symptoms include:

Feeling tired or weak
Muscle pain
Trouble breathing
Abdominal pain (or stomach pain)
Feeling cold
Dizziness or lightheadedness
A slow or irregular heartbeat
Loss of life.

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