Question 1

When should I take Vilatin 100mg Tablet SR?

Accepted Answer

You can take Vilatin 100mg Tablet SR tablets before, with or after meals. If you have been prescribed to take this medicine once daily, then take it in the morning. In case you have to take it twice daily, then you should prefer taking the first dose in the morning and the second dose in the evening.

Question 2

Does Vilatin 100mg Tablet SR cause hypoglycemia?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Vilatin 100mg Tablet SR may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), but the chances are lesser as compared to other antidiabetic drugs. Evidence suggests that treatment with Vilatin 100mg Tablet SR has been shown to cause hypoglycemia in very rare cases. The risk is low even in those who are prone to hypoglycemia like elderly people or people being treated with insulin. However, the chance of hypoglycemia increases if Vilatin 100mg Tablet SR is taken along with other antidiabetic drugs.

Question 3

Does Vilatin 100mg Tablet SR cause weight gain?

Accepted Answer

No, Vilatin 100mg Tablet SR does not cause weight gain. Moreover, medicines, such as Vilatin 100mg Tablet SR, are generally supposed to decrease weight since they act by increasing satiety (feeling of fullness) and delaying emptying of the stomach. This further decreases hunger, restricting the patient from eating more than required.

Question 4

Is Vilatin 100mg Tablet SR the same as sitagliptin?

Accepted Answer

No, Vilatin 100mg Tablet SR is not the same as Sitagliptin, but both drugs belong to the same class. Additionally, these two drugs have a similar mechanism of decreasing blood glucose levels.

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