Apo-Gliclazide MR Side Effects

APO-GLICLAZIDE MR is associated with some side effects. It may, however, affect different people in different ways.
Common side effects reported during clinical trials with APO-GLICLAZIDE MR: hypoglycemia (low blood sugar); hyperglycemia (high blood sugar); viral infection; upper respiratory infection, runny nose, sore throat, cough; back, muscle and joint pain; headache; high blood pressure; angina (chest pain); leg swelling; diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, nausea; dizziness; skin rash/itching; depression.
The usual signs of low blood sugar level (hypoglycemia) are: anxious feeling, drowsiness, dizziness, chills, cold sweats, confusion, cool pale skin, difficulty in concentration, excessive hunger, fast heartbeat, headache, nausea, depression, nervousness, shakiness, unsteady walk, unusual tiredness or weakness. The following signs and symptoms may also occur: clammy skin, anxiety, irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure, chest pain or pressure, and/or shortness of breath (angina pectoris).
If some of these signs of drop in blood sugar are recognized, immediately eat or drink something containing sugar and notify the doctor without delay. Good sources of sugar are: orange juice, corn syrup, honey, or sugar cubes or table sugar (dissolved in water).
Serious side effects, how often they happen, and what to do about them: See table.

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