Normodiab Side Effects

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
The most commonly observed side effect is low blood sugar (hypoglycaemia). For symptoms and signs, see Precautions. If left untreated, these symptoms could progress to drowsiness, loss of consciousness or possibly coma. If an episode of low blood sugar is severe or prolonged, even if it is temporarily controlled by eating sugar, immediate medical attention should be sought.
Liver disorders: There have been isolated reports of abnormal liver function, which can cause yellow skin and eyes. If this is experienced, see the doctor immediately. The symptoms generally disappear if the medicine is stopped. The doctor will decide whether to stop the treatment.
Skin disorders: Skin reactions such as rash, redness, itching, hives and angioedema (rapid swelling of tissues such as eyelids, face, lips, mouth, tongue or throat that may result in breathing difficulty) have been reported. The rash may progress to widespread blistering or peeling of the skin.
Blood disorders: Decrease in the number of cells in the blood (e.g. platelets, red and white blood cells) which may cause paleness, prolonged bleeding, bruising, sore throat and fever have been reported. These symptoms usually vanish when the treatment is discontinued.
Digestive disorders: Stomach pain or discomfort, nausea, vomiting, indigestion, diarrhoea and constipation. These effects are reduced when Normodiab is taken with a meal as recommended (see Dosage & Administration).
Eye disorders: Vision may be affected for a short time especially at the start of treatment. This effect is due to changes in blood sugar levels.
The following adverse events have been observed with other sulphonylureas: Severe changes in the number of blood cells and allergic inflammation of the wall of blood vessels; reduction in blood sodium (hyponatraemia); and symptoms of liver impairment (e.g. jaundice), which in most cases disappeared after withdrawal of the sulphonylurea, but may lead to life-threatening liver failure in isolated cases.
Reporting of side effects: If any side effects occur, talk to the doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not previously listed. By reporting side effects, more information can be provided on the safety of this medicine.