Q. What is Bigunnides?
Bigunnides: They are atni diabetic drugs which do not affect the output of insulin. These are preferred to sulphony lureas because they do not cause weight increase. Metformin is from this group and generally prescribed to obese subjects while sulphonylureas are given to non obese individuals.
Are there any side effects of oral hypoglycemic drugs'? These are rare but may occur such as skin rashes, itching, loss of appetite and stomach upset on weight increase. These, if present, must be reported to your doctor.