PrandiMet Overdose

It is possible to take too much PrandiMet (repaglinide and metformin). Overdose symptoms can be dangerous and may include blurry vision, seizures, and trouble breathing. The effects will depend on how much of the medication was taken and whether it was taken with any other substances. Treatment for a PrandiMet overdose may include administering certain medications, pumping the stomach, or providing supportive care.

PrandiMet Drug Information

An Introduction to a PrandiMet Overdose

PrandiMet™ (repaglinide and metformin) is a combination diabetes medication. An overdose with PrandiMet can be quite dangerous, due to the risk of low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia) or lactic acidosis. The specific effects of an overdose will vary, depending on a number of factors, including the PrandiMet dosage and whether it was taken with any other medications or substances.

Overdose Symptoms

The effects of a PrandiMet overdose may include:

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

Possible early symptoms of low blood sugar include:

Shakiness
Extreme hunger
Sweating
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 (stomach pain)
Feeling cold
Dizziness or lightheadedness
A slow or irregular heartbeat
Loss of life.

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