What is the side effect of medicine saaz for spondylitis along with being on BP and diabetes medicines?
Patient: i have been prescribed medicin saaz by safderjung phicytion for anko lysing spondoliytic problem having since last 25 years where as iam taking medicine fo bp and suger both what side effect may cause taking saaz along with my age is50 and weight is 87 kg please answer. Doctor: Hi,  Saaz (Sulfasalazine) is used for treatment of ankylosing spondylitis. It can have drug interaction with Sulfonylureas: Increased sulfonylurea half-lives and hypoglycemia have occurred. If you are taking any anti-diabetic of Sulfonylurea group ( e.g. Glimepiride, Glipizide, Glyburide or Gliclazide), you run the risk of hypoglycemia.  Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.  Regards, Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas, Internal Medicine Specialist