Gliclazide Tablet side effects
Reported Effects (Nuksanat)
- Hypoglycaemia
- Weight gain
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Headache
Serious Effects and Warning Symptoms (Ahm alamat)
- Severe hypoglycaemia — unconsciousness, seizures (elderly, renal impairment, fasting)
- Haematological effects: thrombocytopenia, leukopenia (rare)
- Hepatotoxicity: jaundice, elevated liver enzymes (rare)
A list does not determine frequency or prove causation. Seek medical advice for persistent, worsening or unexpected symptoms.
Interactions (Dawaon ke sath reaction)
NSAIDs/aspirin (enhance hypoglycaemia); beta-blockers (mask symptoms); fluconazole/miconazole (enhance hypoglycaemia); alcohol (enhanced hypoglycaemia); rifampicin (reduces efficacy)
Before Changing Treatment (Ilaj badalne se pehle)
- Low blood sugar can cause sweating, shaking or confusion. If awake and able to swallow, follow the advised fast-acting carbohydrate treatment.
- If unconscious, fitting or unable to swallow, do not give food or drink; call emergency services.
- Risk of prolonged low blood sugar is higher with missed meals and kidney or liver disease.
- A clinician should plan treatment before Ramadan fasting.
- Beta-blockers can mask some low-blood-sugar symptoms.
Related Information (Mazeed maloomat)
Full Gliclazide Tablet guide · Uses · Dosage · Side effects
Educational information only. This editorial correction does not constitute a new clinician review. Confirm the local product leaflet and prescription with a qualified healthcare professional.