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Metformin is one of the first medical treatments recommended for use in Type II Diabetes. It helps the body properly use insulin and has shown significant health benefits over long term use.
Side effects tend to be mild, but do include a very rare - yet 50% fatal - condition called Lactic Acidosis.
What else can I help you with?
Can you take prenatal vitamins and metformin and spironolactone and clomid together regularly?
Yes. This is what my doctor prescribed for me. It's fine.
Is metformin a generic?
Yes, metformin is a generic medication. It is commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes by helping to control blood sugar levels. Metformin is available under various brand names, but it is widely prescribed in its generic form due to its effectiveness and lower cost.
Can you take flucloxacillin and metformin?
It is safe to take this antibiotic with Metformin. It is glyburide which interacts with Cipro, so you are safe to take your metformin. Remember to take all of your cipro, even after you feel better. You want to kill all the bacteria and not leave any hiding in your body!
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.
Who discovered glyburide metformin?
Glyburide and metformin are two separate medications that were developed independently. Glyburide, a sulfonylurea, was discovered in the 1960s by researchers at the pharmaceutical company Upjohn. Metformin, an oral antihyperglycemic agent, was derived from the French lilac plant and its use in diabetes treatment was popularized in the 1950s by Jean Sterne. The combination of glyburide and metformin is often prescribed for the management of type 2 diabetes but is not attributed to a single discoverer.
Is metformin the same as metformin er?
what is the difference between metformin and metformin HCL
Is metformin addictive?
No, metformin is not considered addictive. It is an oral medication commonly used to manage type 2 diabetes by helping to control blood sugar levels. Unlike addictive substances, metformin does not produce euphoria or cravings, and it is not associated with withdrawal symptoms. However, it should be used as prescribed by a healthcare professional for effective management of diabetes.
Will Metformin hydrochloride get you high?
No it will not. Metformin hydrochloride is prescribed to women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). It can also be prescribed to patients with Type 2 diabetes to regulate blood sugar levels. Improper use can lead to coronary artery disease, heart attack, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, cognitive impairment and cervical cancer. See the related link.
What does GEN mean on a metformin pill?
The "GEN" on a metformin pill indicates that the medication is a generic version of metformin. Generic medications contain the same active ingredients as their brand-name counterparts and are considered bioequivalent, meaning they work the same way in the body. Metformin is commonly prescribed for managing type 2 diabetes by helping to control blood sugar levels. Always consult with a healthcare professional if you have questions about your medications.
What if your prescription metformin has hcl on it can you take it without the hcl on the prescription?
Yes. Metformin hydrochloride is the full generic or chemical name, but it is commonly just called "metformin" to make things simpler. HCl is the chemical abbreviation for hydrochloride. Metformin HCl is the same drug as "Glucophage" (the brand name)
While you are on metformin and can you take soduim ibuprofen?
There is no synergistic interaction between these two drugs. Of course, you're advised to only take these medications as prescribed.
Is metformin a nitrate medication?
No, metformin is not a nitrate medication. It is a commonly prescribed oral medication for managing blood sugar levels in individuals with Type 2 diabetes. Nitrates are medications commonly used to treat chest pain (angina) and heart conditions by dilating blood vessels.
