Metformin Overview

Metformin Guide

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  • Summary
  • Why it is Prescribed
  • Important Warning
  • Brand Names
  • How it Works
  • Other Information
  • Other Uses
  • Overdose
  • Precautions
  • Possible Side Effects
  • Special Dietary Concerns
  • Storage Conditions

Why it is Prescribed

Metformin is used alone or with other medications, including insulin, to treat type 2 diabetes (condition in which the body does not use insulin normally and therefore cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood) . Metformin helps to control the amount of glucose (sugar) in your blood. It decreases the amount of glucose you absorb from your food and the amount of glucose made by your liver. Metformin also increases your body's response to insulin, a natural substance that controls the amount of glucose in the blood. Metformin is not used to treat type 1 diabetes (condition in which the body does not produce insulin and therefore cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood).


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Metformin is an oral anti-diabetic drug from the biguanide class. It is the first-line drug of choice for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, particularly in overweight and obese people and those with normal kidney function. Metformin is the most popular anti-diabetic drug in the United States and one of the most prescribed drugs in the country overall, with nearly 35 million prescriptions filled in 2006 for generic metformin alone....


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Metformin belongs to the biguanide class of antihyperglycemic drugs, commonly used to treat Diabetes and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). Fast Facts: Pronounced met-FOR-min Brand name: Glucophage Other names: Fortamet, Glumetza, Riomet Combo drugs that...

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I'm a diabetic and have been on metformin for aprox. 4 yrs. The Dr. upped...
up. I stopped taking it and for the last two days sugar levels have...

I doubt the cause of the sugar rise has any relation to the Metformin increased dosage. It could be your body has stopped reacting to Metformin- that happens to almsot...

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I have Type II Diabetes, but have regular problems with low blood sugar levels. What...
I am an over 60 female who has been diagnosed with Type II Diabetes. ...

i'm not sure about this but maybe because of your sensitivity to Metformin they want to move to insulin shots because they want accuracy. but as all it sounds a...

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My blood sugars are usually in the range of 180 (when I first get up)...
I have been told I have Diabetes Type II. one doctor put me on metformin.. then...

Your readings does describe diabetes, and metformin is considered as the first line treatment for diabetes, however, giving diet and exercise a chance before starting meds was considered a legitimate...

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I have PCOS. I am pregnant now. I tried metformin for about 8 months and lost about 25lbs and it was not enough. So they gave me...

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What is the difference between Metformin and Metformin HCL?
My mother is taking Metformin and the doctor prescribed her with Metformin HCL and we...

There is no difference between metformin and metformin hydrochloride. This product, trade named Glucophage and Glucophage XL, can be referred to by either name. The only thing can be the...

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