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Hi Doctor, I am diabetic since last 4 yrs. I was prescribed for Istamet XR CP (100/1000. Once in a day before breakfast. Consuming this medicine last 2.5 yrs. Is it a good medicine? Also let me know whether it has any side effect on using long term basis.
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It is very good medicine. As it is effective continue for long time.
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Hello, Thanks for the query. Tablet Istamet contains SItagliptin and metformin, both are very safe drugs used for treating Type 2 diabetes, People use these drugs for years together, without any problems. Both have a proven track record of safety. Thanks.
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