Metformin medicine information

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Product	Price	Store
METFORMIN 500mg Tabs 100 (10 x 10)	$27.00	Cutprice Chemist
Metformin 500mg 30 pills	$49.99	ePharma Rx
Metformin SR 500mg 30 pills	$49.99	ePharma Rx
Metformin 850mg 30 pills	$51.33	ePharma Rx
Metformin 500mg 60 pills	$56.99	ePharma Rx
Metformin SR 500mg 60 pills	$56.99	ePharma Rx
Metformin 850mg 60 pills	$60.67	ePharma Rx
Metformin SR 500mg 90 pills	$63.99	ePharma Rx
Metformin 500mg 90 pills	$63.99	ePharma Rx
Metformin 850mg 90 pills	$70.00	ePharma Rx

Uses: What is Metformin used for

This medicine is a biguanide-type medication that is used along with a diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in diabetic patients. This medicine works by helping restore your body's proper response to the insulin you naturally produce, and by decreasing the amount of sugar that your liver makes and that your stomach/intestines absorb. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent heart disease, strokes, kidney disease, blindness, and circulation problems, as well as sexual function problems (impotence).

Metformin drug is an approved medication/substance by the FDA

How to take Metformin

Side effects of Metformin

Also see WARNING. SIDE EFFECTS, that may go away during treatment, include metallic taste in mouth, nausea, stomach upset, and diarrhea. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. If stomach symptoms recur later (after you are on the same dose for several days or weeks), tell your doctor immediately. A late recurrence of stomach symptoms may be due to a serious medical condition (lactic acidosis). This medicine usually does not cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), but this effect may occur if you do not consume enough calories (from food, juices, fruit, etc.). The symptoms include chills, cold sweat, dizziness, drowsiness, shaking, rapid heartbeat, weakness, headache, fainting, tingling of the hands or feet, or hunger. It is a good habit to carry glucose tablets or gel to treat low blood sugar. If you are in a situation where you don't have these reliable forms of glucose, eat a quick source of sugar such as table sugar, honey, or candy, or drink a glass of orange juice or non-diet soda to quickly raise your blood sugar level. Tell your doctor immediately about the reaction. To help prevent hypoglycemia, eat meals on a regular schedule and do not skip meals. Symptoms of high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) include thirst, increased urination, confusion, drowsiness, flushing, rapid breathing, or fruity breath odor. If these symptoms occur, tell your doctor immediately. Your medication dosage may need to be increased. IF YOU EXPERIENCE difficulty breathing; tightness of chest; swelling of eyelids, face or lips; or if you develop a rash or hives, tell your doctor immediately. Do not take any more doses of this medicine unless your doctor tells you to do so. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.

Metformin drug interactions

Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent a medicine from doing its job. Use our drug interaction checker to find out if your medicines interact with each other.

Overdose: If you suspect a Metformin overdose

If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include rapid or trouble breathing, severe drowsiness, and slow or irregular heartbeat.

Metformin alternatives and Generics names

Dibeta sr, G.Reg, Glucophage XR, Metformin,

Diabetes related

 diabetes mellitus,  gestational diabetes,  glucose tolerance test,  high blood glucose,  hyperglycemia (Also called high blood glucose.),  impaired glucose tolerance (IGT),  insulin-dependent diabetes (Also called type 1 diabetes.),  low blood glucose,  self-monitoring blood glucose,  type 1 diabetes,  type 2 diabetes,  urge incontinence,  xerostomia,