Side Effects:

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

Expert advice for Semi-Amaryl 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Does Semi-amaryl play any role in the treatment of Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)?
No, Semi-amaryl is not known to have any role in the treatment of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Also, there is no clinical evidence available regarding the same.

Q. Is it safe to take Semi-amaryl and Sitagliptin together?
Yes, Sitagliptin and Semi-amaryl can be taken together as it can help in better control of blood sugar levels. However, the risk of low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia) can increase. Consult your doctor as a dose adjustment of the two may be needed.

Q. Is Semi-amaryl useful in the management for prediabetes?
Semi-amaryl is not used for the management of Prediabetes, a condition with blood glucose levels higher than normal but not high enough to label you as diabetic. There are clinical studies available, but the evidence is not strong enough for its use in prediabetes.

Q. How is Semi-amaryl different from teneligliptin?
Both Semi-amaryl and teneligliptin are effective in lowering blood glucose levels, bu they have different side effect profiles. Semi-amaryl commonly causes hypoglycemia and weight gain while teneligliptin causes headache and nasopharyngitis. Teneligliptin causes hypoglycemia when used along with insulins or sulfonylureas and does not cause weight gain.

Q. Can Semi-amaryl be given to elderly patients?
Yes, Semi-amaryl can be given to elderly patients. However they are more prone to the risk of low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia), so, a regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is important. Patients should be cautious of the symptoms of hypoglycemia and always keep a quick source of sugar with them like a candy or a fruit juice.

Q. Can Semi-amaryl cause pancreatitis?
No, pancreatitis has not been reported with Semi-amaryl. Some common side effects associated with the use of Semi-amaryl includes hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level), nausea, headache, and dizziness.

Q. Can I skip Semi-amaryl for few days?
No, Semi-amaryl should not be skipped, as it can make your diabetes worse. If, you miss the dose by mistake, take it as soon as you remember.

Q. Is it safe to take Semi-amaryl with pioglitazone?
Yes, it is safe to take Semi-amaryl with Pioglitazone in Patients with diabetes mellitus. Together they can control your blood sugar levels, lower plasma lipid levels and improve blood pressure. However, the risk of very low blood sugar levels can increase and the dose of these medicines may need to be adjusted.

Q. Can I take Semi-amaryl if I have a sulfa allergy?
Use of Semi-amaryl should be avoided if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to sulfonylureas or sulfonamides or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.

Q. Does Semi-amaryl cause hair loss?
No, hair loss is not seen with the use of Semi-amaryl. However, diabetes itself can lead to hair loss. Talk to your doctor if you have excessive hair loss as it could be due to some other underlying condition or it could be a sign of your diabetes getting worsened.

Q. Is it safe to take Semi-amaryl with vildagliptin?
Yes, Semi-amaryl and Vildagliptin can be taken together, as they can help in better control of blood sugar levels. However, the risk of low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia) can increase. Consult your doctor as a dose adjustment of the two may be needed.

Q. How is Semi-amaryl different from metformin?
Both metformin and Semi-amaryl are antidiabetic drugs and control blood sugar levels effectively. However, they work in different ways and have a different side effect profile. Metformin causes more of stomach upset, like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and bloating while Semi-amaryl causes very low blood sugar levels and weight gain.

Q. How beneficial is it to take metformin with Semi-amaryl ?
Both metformin and Semi-amaryl are anti-diabetic drugs and when used together, they can control blood sugar levels in a much better way compared to either drug taken alone. However, Semi-amaryl can cause very low blood glucose levels, so a regular monitoring of blood glucose is very important.

Q. Is Semi-amaryl useful in the management of gestational diabetes?
Semi-amaryl is not advised to be used for the management of gestational diabetes. Use of Insulin is advised during pregnancy to control the blood glucose levels.

Q. Does Semi-amaryl cause weight gain?
Yes, Semi-amaryl can cause weight gain. It is advisable to closely monitor your diet and do regular exercise while taking this medicine. Avoid skipping your meal as it can cause very low blood sugar levels and you may end up snacking or taking a lot of sugars.

Q. Is there any benefit of taking Semi-amaryl with insulin?
Semi-amaryl, when used with insulin, can help to control high blood sugar levels. Taking them together can help to lower the dose of insulin but there could also be an increased risk of hypoglycemia. Dose of these medicines may need to be adjusted along with regular blood sugar level monitoring.

Q. How is teneligliptin different from Semi-amaryl ?
Both teneligliptin and Semi-amaryl are effective in lowering blood glucose levels, however, they work in different ways and have different side effect profile. Semi-amaryl commonly causes hypoglycemia and weight gain while teneligliptin causes hypoglycemia, especially when used with insulins or sulfonylureas and it does not cause any weight gain. It commonly causes a headache and nasopharyngitis.

Q. Is it safe to take Semi-amaryl with liraglutide?
Yes, Semi-amaryl and liraglutide can be taken together, as they can help in better control of blood sugar levels. However, the risk of low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia) can increase. Consult your doctor as a dose adjustment of the two may be needed.

Q. Is Semi-amaryl a statin?
No, Semi-amaryl is not a statin. It is an antidiabetic drug and is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes while Statins are lipid-lowering drugs.

Q. Is Semi-amaryl a Thiazolidinedione?
No, Semi-amaryl is not a Thiazolidinedione, it is a sulfonylurea. However, both are antidiabetic medicines but belong to a different group of medicines.

Q. Is Semi-amaryl a controlled drug?
No, Semi-amaryl is not a controlled drug. It is an antidiabetic drug and is available on providing a valid prescription by a doctor.

Q. Is Semi-amaryl a diuretic?
No, Semi-amaryl is not a diuretic. It is an antidiabetic drug and is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes.

Q. Does Semi-amaryl have any addiction potential?
No, Semi-amaryl has no addiction potential as no withdrawal symptoms have been reported when you stop taking this drug.

Q. Is Semi-amaryl a blood thinner?
No, Semi-amaryl is not a blood thinner. It is an antidiabetic drug and is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes.

Q. Is Semi-amaryl a beta blocker?
No, Semi-amaryl is not a beta blocker. It is an antidiabetic drug, is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes.