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Title: Effects of diuril and dilantin on blood glucose and insulin levels in late pregnancy. Author: Spellacy WN, Cohn JE, Birk SA. Journal: Obstet Gynecol; 1975 Feb; 45(2):159-62. PubMed ID: 1118088. Abstract: In order to evaluate the carbohydrate metabolic effects of certain drug therapies used in treating the toxemia syndrome, 75 term pregnant women were studied with two intravenous glucose tolerance tests performed 1 week apart. During the 2-hour tests, both blood glucose and plasma insulin were measured. The women were randomly assigned to three treatment groups, and during the week between tests they received:a) no drugs (control or C group);b) Diuril, 500 mg/day (Dgroup); or c)Dilantin, 100 mg, t.i.d. (DL group). Each group was of similar age, weight, and gestational age. There were no significant changes in any of the glucose curves. Both drug-treated groups demonstrated insulin changes. In contrast to the C group, the D group showed an elevation of the plasma insulin values during the second test, and the DL group had a lowering of plasma insulin levels in the second test. Thus, both drugs had minor effects on carbohydrate metabolism during short-term use. However, a more marked metabolic effect of these drugs must be considered when using them at higher dosages or for a longer duration.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]