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Sunday, August 31, 2008

Symptoms of a Glucovance Overdose

The effects of a Glucovance overdose may include:
* Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
* Lactic acidosis, due to the metformin component of Glucovance (see Metformin and Lactic Acidosis).


Possible symptoms of low blood sugar include:


* Sweating
* Shakiness
* Extreme hunger
* Dizziness
* Cold sweats
* Blurry vision.


More severe low blood sugar symptoms include:


* Changes in behavior, such as irritability
* Loss of coordination
* Difficulty speaking
* Confusion
* Seizures
* Loss of consciousness
* Coma
* Loss of life.


Lactic acidosis symptoms include:


* Feeling tired or weak
* Muscle pain
* Trouble breathing
* Abdominal pain (or stomach pain)
* Feeling cold
* Dizziness or lightheadedness
* A slow or irregular heartbeat
* Loss of life.

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