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Is it right to take oral antidiabetic drugs like metformin if you are taking lantus?
Lantus is a insulin injection & is used to lower blood sugar levels. Metformin is tablet medication which is also used to lower blood sugar levels. Taking Lantus & Metformin in conjunction should be done hesitantly & with your Diabetic Doctors approval as these two medications together may cause too low blood sugar (Hypoglycemia). Those who take Metformin & Insulin, usually separate those two meds by about 5 or 6 hours. I take Metformin & Byetta with morning and evening meals and Insulin at bedtime. I am Type 2.
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What are antidiabetic drugs?
Antidiabetic drugs are medicines that help control blood sugar levels in people with diabetes mellitus (sugar diabetes).
What are the classifications of antidiabetic drugs?
Antidiabetic drugs may be subdivided into six groups: insulin, sufonylureas, alpha-glucosidase inhibitors, biguanides, meglitinides, and thiazolidinediones.
Is it okay to take metronidazole together with metformin?
Yes, there is no problem in taking those 2 drugs together, at the same moment or during the same day.
What are the drug interactions associated with taking mistletoe?
Not to be taken with monoamine oxidase inhibitor or antidepressants. Interferes with antidiabetic drugs, increase the activity of diuretics and increases risk of toxicity to aspirin or NSAIDs. And more . . .
What are the side effects associated with using mullein?
Inhibits the effectiveness of antidiabetic drugs. Intensifies the effects of muscle relaxants and lithium. If taking diuretic drugs consult a medical practitioner, as may cause a loss of body potassium.
Can metformin be take with Viagra?
Yes, there is no interaction between those 2 drugs.
What are sulfonylureas?
Antidiabetic drugs. Sulfonylureas (chlorpropamide [Diabinese], tolazamide [Tolinase], glipizide [Glucotrol] and others) act by increasing insulin release from the beta cells of the pancreas.
What conditions are treated with antidiabetic drugs?
Treatment of type I diabetes.type II diabetes.help control blood sugar levels in people with diabetes mellitus (sugar diabetes).
Is metformin an antibiotic?
No, metformin is not an antibiotic; it is an oral medication primarily used to manage type 2 diabetes. It works by improving insulin sensitivity and decreasing glucose production in the liver. Antibiotics, on the other hand, are drugs that fight bacterial infections. Metformin is classified as a biguanide and has different mechanisms and uses compared to antibiotics.
Can you take metformin with coversyl plus?
Yes, metformin can generally be taken with Coversyl Plus (which contains perindopril and indapamide), but it's important to consult your healthcare provider before combining these medications. Both drugs serve different purposes—metformin for managing diabetes and Coversyl Plus for hypertension. Your doctor will consider your overall health, medical history, and any other medications you may be taking to ensure safety and effectiveness. Always follow your healthcare provider's guidance regarding medication combinations.
What drugs are suspected of increasing the level of homocysteine in the blood?
lipid-lowering drugs such as fenofibrate (Tricor) and bezafibrate (Bezalip); metformin (Glucophage), a drug to modify insulin resistance; anti-epileptic drugs such as phenobarbital, phenytoin (Dilantin)
Is metformin consider safe?
You must talk to the doctor that prescribed it or a pharmacist. There are places out there that say not to use various drugs but their information can be harmful.
