Metaglip

Overview

About Metaglip

Amiloride
Antibiotics known as sulfonamides, including sulfamethoxazole
Antidepressants known as MAO inhibitors, including phenelzine and tranylcypromine
Antifungal drugs that are taken orally, such as fluconazole and miconazole
Anti-inflammatories that contain salicylates, such as aspirin, diflunisal, and mesalamine
Beta-blocking blood pressure medicines such as atenolol, metoprolol, and propranolol
Calcium channel blockers (heart medications) such as nifedipine and verapamil
Chloramphenicol
Cimetidine
Decongestant, airway-opening drugs such as albuterol and pseudoephedrine
Digoxin
Estrogens
Furosemide
Isoniazid, a drug used for tuberculosis
Morphine
Niacin
Nifedipine
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen and naproxen
Oral contraceptives
Phenytoin
Probenecid
Procainamide
Quinidine
Quinine
Ranitidine
Steroids such as prednisone
Thyroid hormones such as levothyroxine
Tranquilizers such as chlorpromazine
Triamterene
Trimethoprim
Vancomycin
Warfarin sodium
Water pills (diuretics) such as hydrochlorothiazide

Do not drink too much alcohol, since excessive alcohol consumption can cause low blood sugar and increase the risk of developing lactic acidosis.

Special information if you are pregnant or breastfeeding

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If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, tell your doctor immediately. Metaglip has not been adequately studied in pregnant women and should not be taken during pregnancy unless the potential benefit outweighs the potential risk. Since studies suggest the importance of maintaining normal blood sugar levels during pregnancy, your doctor may prescribe insulin injections instead.

It is not known whether Metaglip appears in human breast milk. Therefore, you should discuss with your doctor whether to discontinue the medication or to stop breastfeeding. If the medication is discontinued and if diet alone does not control blood sugar levels, your doctor may prescribe insulin injections.