Common Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level), Nausea, Headache, Dizziness.

Expert advice for Aviglen Tablet
Helps decrease high blood sugar level and avoids long-term complications of diabetes.  Take just before or with the first main meal of the day (usually breakfast). Avoid skipping meals. Exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines (if prescribed) alongside. Learn how to identify and manage symptoms of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) such as sweating, rapid heartbeat, weakness, blurry vision, and headache, and teach your family as well. Avoid drinking alcohol.

Q. Is Aviglen/Daonil/Euglucon same as glyburide?
Yes. Daonil/ Euglucon are the trade names for the active substance (generic) Aviglen/ glyburide; thus, they all are same

Q. Is glibenclamide same as glipizide?
No. Glibenclamide and glipizide are different medicines; however, they belong to same family of drugs called sulfonylureas

Q. Why is Aviglen avoided in the elderly?
Aviglen should be avoided in elderly patients because they are at high risk of getting low blood sugar (hypoglycemic event)

Q. What is Aviglen/Daonil/ Euglucon used for?
Aviglen.Daonil/ Euglucon is used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes

Q. Does Daonil/ Aviglen cause weight gain/ weight loss?
Yes Daonil/ Aviglen are known to cause weight gain but not weight loss. Always consult your doctor if you experience such side effects.