Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Glucovance as follows: Report any symptoms of stomach upset, such as, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and metallic taste in the mouth immediately to your doctor. Be sure to use adequate sun protection, while taking Glucovance, as the skin can turn more sensitive to sunlight due to the medication. If a dose is missed, it should be taken at the earliest notice of noncompliance, if it is [...]

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Glucovance as follows: Take a blood sugar reading always before you take Glucovance. Maintain a log of every day blood sugar readings for comparative feedback, as to how well the drug is helping to control the blood sugars. If the blood sugar is too low, despite eating regularly and without skipping a meal, you can defer taking Glucovance for that dose and notify your doctor [...]

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Glucovance as follows: Report any symptoms of metabolic acidosis, such as, rapid breath and heart rate, and confusion to your doctor immediately. Avoid using Glucovance along with alcohol. This can increase the risk of stomach upset with nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Take weight reading at least twice a week and maintain a log of every reading for comparative feedback. Maintain an ideal weight for your [...]

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Glucovance as follows: Take the medication at the same time every day, to avoid forgetting the medication. Maintain good regular eating habits. Do not skip your meals. Be aware of signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia, such as, dizziness, lightheadedness, sweating, and hunger, to avoid any episodes of altered levels of consciousness and accidental falls. One should stay away from activities, such as, driving and operating [...]

Patient was educated on contraindications for using Glucovance as follows: Glucovance is mainly metabolized in the liver and excreted by the kidneys. Part of it is even excreted unchanged in the urine. If liver and kidney function are deficient, the metabolism and excretion of this medication can suffer. This can lead to increased blood levels of the medication for longer periods of time, resulting in toxicity and severe side effects. So, Glucovance should be used [...]