Side Effects:

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

Expert advice for Flexiglim Tablet
Flexiglim helps to control blood sugar level and avoid long-term complications. You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines (if prescribed) along with Flexiglim. Take Flexiglim 30 minutes before meal, preferably your first large meal of the day. 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 while taking Flexiglim. Notify your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver diseases.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Does Flexiglim play any role in the treatment of Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)?
No, Flexiglim 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 Flexiglim and Sitagliptin together?
Yes, Sitagliptin and Flexiglim 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 Flexiglim useful in the management for prediabetes?
Flexiglim 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 Flexiglim different from teneligliptin?
Both Flexiglim and teneligliptin are effective in lowering blood glucose levels, bu they have different side effect profiles. Flexiglim 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 Flexiglim be given to elderly patients?
Yes, Flexiglim 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 Flexiglim cause pancreatitis?
No, pancreatitis has not been reported with Flexiglim. Some common side effects associated with the use of Flexiglim includes hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level), nausea, headache, and dizziness.

Q. Can I skip Flexiglim for few days?
No, Flexiglim 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 Flexiglim with pioglitazone?
Yes, it is safe to take Flexiglim 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 Flexiglim if I have a sulfa allergy?
Use of Flexiglim should be avoided if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to sulfonylureas or sulfonamides or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.

Q. Does Flexiglim cause hair loss?
No, hair loss is not seen with the use of Flexiglim. 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 Flexiglim with vildagliptin?
Yes, Flexiglim 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 Flexiglim different from metformin?
Both metformin and Flexiglim 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 Flexiglim causes very low blood sugar levels and weight gain.

Q. How beneficial is it to take metformin with Flexiglim ?
Both metformin and Flexiglim 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, Flexiglim can cause very low blood glucose levels, so a regular monitoring of blood glucose is very important.

Q. Is Flexiglim useful in the management of gestational diabetes?
Flexiglim 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 Flexiglim cause weight gain?
Yes, Flexiglim 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 Flexiglim with insulin?
Flexiglim, 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 Flexiglim ?
Both teneligliptin and Flexiglim are effective in lowering blood glucose levels, however, they work in different ways and have different side effect profile. Flexiglim 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 Flexiglim with liraglutide?
Yes, Flexiglim 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 Flexiglim a statin?
No, Flexiglim 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 Flexiglim a Thiazolidinedione?
No, Flexiglim is not a Thiazolidinedione, it is a sulfonylurea. However, both are antidiabetic medicines but belong to a different group of medicines.

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

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

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

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

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