Re: Choking (to Vicki & Debra) was Re: Thank You & Ques.

[Guest guest]

I believe some of the sulfonylurea class of drugs (pills) are related

to sulfa. However, there are other diabetes drugs that are not sulfa

related, for instance, metformin. And of course insulin doesn't have

any relation to sulfa drugs.

Vicki

Choking (to Vicki & Debra) was Re: Thank You &

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>> Debra, your throat choking up sounds like an anaphylactic reaction to

>> something and this could be serious. Although I've never heard of

>> anyone

>> having this reaction from a diabetes medication, I suppose it's

>> possible. It really warrants a trip to the ED, but it seems like it

>> self resolved.

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> Debra & Vicki

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> That does indeed sound like a mild form of anaphylactic shock.

> Although Debra hasn't heard of this, I have. I've read that some

> diabetes meds are made with sulfa, and I'm alergic to sulfa. Not in

> the degree that would cause anaphylactic shock, but enough to break

> out in hives. Hence is why I can't use diabetic drugs.

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> Someone reported here that some might not be made with sulfa, but I

> can't remember the exact details. You need to ask your doctor, and

> tell him about a possible allergy to sulfa.

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> Hope you find a solution!

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