Abstract: The present invention relates to a side effect-relieving agent for thiazolidine compounds which comprises a crude drug mixture as an active ingredient comprising Ephedrae Herba, Glycyrrhizae Radix and Gypsum Fibrosum each of which is in a form of ground powders, extracts or mixtures of powders and extracts; and a hypoglycemic effect enhancer for thiazolidine compounds which comprises a crude drug mixture as an active ingredient comprising Ephedrae Herba, Glycyrrhizae Radix and Gypsum Fibrosum each of which is in a form of ground powders, extracts or mixtures of powders and extracts. Using the preparation according to the present invention, body weight gain, which is a side effect of thiazolidine compounds, can be relieved and the hypoglycemic effect of the thiazolidine compounds can be enhanced.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a side effect-relieving agent for thiazolidine compounds which comprises a crude drug as an active ingredient comprising Ephedrae Herba, Glycyrrhizae Radix and Gypsum Fibrosum each of which is in a form of ground powders, extracts or mixtures of powders and extracts; and a hypoglycemic effect enhancer for thiazolidine compounds which comprises a crude drug as an active ingredient comprising Ephedrae Herba, Glycyrrhizae Radix and Gypsum Fibrosum each of which is in a form of ground powders, extracts or mixtures of powders and extracts. Using the preparation according to the present invention, body weight gain, which is a side effect of thiazolidine compounds, can be relieved and the hypoglycemic effect of the thiazolidine compounds can be enhanced.