Question 1

What is Gliclazide used for?

Accepted Answer

Type 2 diabetes (sugar disease), high blood sugar

Question 2

How do you take Gliclazide?

Accepted Answer

For regular tablets (like Diabend 80 or Glycinorm-80): Start with one 80mg tablet daily, taken with breakfast. Your doctor may increase this up to 2-4 tablets daily (160-320mg), usually split into two doses — morning and evening with meals. For MR (modified-release) tablets like Diamicron MR 60mg or Diabend MR 30: Take one tablet once daily with breakfast. Swallow whole — do not crush or chew MR tablets. Always take with food to reduce the risk of low blood sugar.

Question 3

What are the side effects of Gliclazide?

Accepted Answer

Low blood sugar (you may feel shaky, dizzy, sweaty, or very hungry), stomach pain or upset, nausea, headache, mild skin rash

Question 4

Who should not take Gliclazide?

Accepted Answer

People with type 1 diabetes (the type that usually starts from childhood), anyone allergic to gliclazide or similar drugs (sulphonylureas), people with severe kidney or liver problems, people with diabetic ketoacidosis (a serious diabetes emergency), and anyone currently taking miconazole (an antifungal).

Question 5

Is Gliclazide safe during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Gliclazide is not safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding — if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or nursing, talk to your doctor immediately as they will switch you to insulin.

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