I have been taking Glycomet-GP 2, Voglistar, and Lorvas SR for three years, but they do not seem to be working anymore, and I am experiencing frequent headaches and dizziness. What alternative medicines should I take?
Asked by Female, 43 · 17 days ago
Headaches and dizziness while taking diabetes and blood pressure medicines can occur for several reasons, including uncontrolled blood sugar, low blood sugar episodes, dehydration, low blood pressure, or side effects of the medicines. Glycomet-GP 2 (Glimepiride and Metformin) and Voglistar (Voglibose) are used to manage diabetes, while Lorvas SR (Indapamide) is used to lower blood pressure. Indapamide can sometimes cause dizziness by reducing body fluids or salt levels. It is important not to stop or change these medicines on your own. Before deciding on alternative treatment, your doctor will usually check your blood sugar levels, HbA1c, blood pressure, kidney function, and electrolyte levels. Sometimes diabetes medicines need dose adjustments or additional medicines if blood sugar control has worsened over time. In other cases, the symptoms may be due to a drop in blood pressure. Newer diabetes medicines, such as DPP-4 inhibitors, SGLT2 inhibitors, or GLP-1-based treatments, may be considered depending on your health condition and test results. However, this decision should be made by your doctor. You should consult your doctor soon, especially if the dizziness is frequent, severe, or associated with fainting, blurred vision, chest pain, or weakness.