If you experience abdominal or stomach pain, dark urine, loss of appetite, nausea or vomiting, unusual tiredness or weakness, or yellow eyes or skin, check with your family doctor immediately . These may be symptoms of liver problems.
Your family doctor will want to check your progress at regular appointments , especially during the first year you take this drug Your family doctor will need to check on a regular basis to make sure your liver is help you .
The best for you to follow carefully any instructions from your health care team about :
In case of emergency There may be a time when you need emergency help for a problem causing by your diabetes. You need to be prepared for these emergencies. It is a good idea to wear a medical identification - ID bracelet or neck chain at all times. Always carry an ID card in your wallet or purse that says that you have diabetes and a list of all of your medication.
This drug does not cause hypoglycemia - low blood sugar. However, low blood sugar can occur when troglitazone is taken with other medication, such as insulin or sulfonylureas, that can lower blood sugar. Low blood sugar can also occur if you delay or miss a meal or snack, exercise more than usual, drink alcohol, or can't eat because of nausea or vomiting.
Symptoms of low blood sugar include anxiety; behavior change similar to being drunk; blurred vision; cold sweats; confusion; cool, pale skin; difficulty in thinking; drowsiness; excessive hunger; fast heartbeat; headache - continuing; nausea; nervousness; nightmares; restless sleep; shakiness; slurred speech; or unusual tiredness or weakness.
If symptoms of low blood sugar occur, eat glucose tablets or gel, corn syrup, honey, or sugar cubes; or drink fruit juice, nondiet soft drink, or sugar dissolved in water to relieve the symptoms. Always check your blood for low blood sugar Glucagon is using in emergency situations when severe symptoms such as seizures - convulsions or unconsciousness occur . Have a glucagon kit available, along with a syringe and needle and know how to use it. Members of your family also must know how to use it.
Hyperglycemia - high blood sugar may occur if you do not take enough or skip a dose of your antidiabetic drug, overeat or do not follow your meal plan, have a fever or infection, or do not exercise as much as usual.
Symptoms of high blood sugar include blurred vision; drowsiness; dry mouth; flushed, dry skin; fruit-like breath odor; increased urination - frequency and amount; ketones in urine; loss of appetite; stomachache, nausea, or vomiting; tiredness; troubled breathing - rapid and deep; unconsciousness; or unusual thirst.
If symptoms of high blood sugar occur, check your blood sugar level and then call your family doctor for instructions .