Diabinese

Chlorpropamide

Diabinese is used to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. It belongs to a class of drugs known as sulfonylureas. The drug works by stimulating the release of the body’s natural insulin to lower blood sugar.

Some common side effects observed in patients taking Diabinese are:

• nausea
• loss of appetite
• diarrhea
• vomiting
• weight gain

Patients should immediately contact their doctors if they experience any of the following rare but serious side effects:

• sun sensitivity
• skin changes
• unusual fatigue
• fast/pounding heartbeat
• easy bruising/bleeding
• mental/mood changes
• sudden weight gain
• swelling of the hands/feet
• muscle weakness/spasm
• painful bowel movements
• bloody or black stools
• yellowing eyes or skin
• persistent nausea/vomiting
• severe stomach/abdominal pain
• dark urine
• signs of infection (e.g., fever, persistent sore throat)
• seizures

Before taking Diabinese, patients should tell their doctors if their medical histories consist of kidney disease, liver disease, thyroid problems, poor diet, irregular eating patterns, certain hormonal conditions, or low sodium blood level.

Source: “CHLORPROPAMIDE,” Webmd.com, June 2007.