These medicines include: oral contraceptives diuretics corticosteroids phenytoin (Dilantin, phenytek, Epanutin) nicotinic acid or niacin (Niaspan, Niacor, Endur-acin) calcium channel blockers glyburide (Diabeta, Micronase, Daonil) epilepsy medications thyroid products isoniazid (Nydrazid, Hydra, Rifinah) nifedipine (Adalat, Procardia, Nifedipress) furosemide (Lasix, Frusol) sympathomimetics, often used to treat ADHD, shock, asthma, and nasal congestion phenothiazines, often used as antipsychotics, anti-vomiting, or antihistamine medications Alcohol use when taking metformin can also increase the risk of low blood sugar levels
In ongoing therapy contexts, schedule periodic review so therapy quality, tolerability, and plan fit remain continuously validated
BMJ Open 9 , e028238 (2019)
acknowledges the support of a fellowship from the Banting and Best Diabetes Centre