Every morning my eyes are red and then throughout the day day stay a pinkish red and never clear up. They are also dry. I only noticed this after starting my diabetic meds - glyburide and metformin. Can one or both of these be the cause?
Can glyburide and/or metformin cause redness of the eyes?
Question posted by PixieAM on 19 March 2010
Last updated on 7 May 2010
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Glyburide/Metformin
Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Glyburide/Metformin:
Diarrhea; headache; indigestion; mild stomach pain; nausea; stomach upset; vomiting.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Glyburide/Metformin:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue; unusual hoarseness); chest pain or discomfort; confusion; dark urine; dizziness or lightheadedness; fainting; fast or difficult breathing; feeling of being unusually cold; fever, chills, or persistent sore throat; general feeling of being unwell; low blood sugar symptoms (eg, anxiety, dizziness, fast heartbeat, headache, tremors, unusual sweating); muscle pain or weakness; severe or persistent blurred vision or other vision problems; slow or irregular heartbeat; unusual bruising or bleeding; unusual drowsiness; unusual or persistent stomach pain or discomfort; unusual tiredness or weakness; yellowing of the eyes or skin.
Although redness if the eyes is not a known side effect ... it could be caused by these medicines. Please discuss it with your doctor if you haven't done so already.
I am taking Metformin as well and am experiencing similar eye problems. Not sure if this is a temporary side-effect... I'm hoping it will just clear up.
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