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Just given this pill from my old metformin with 7267 on back been having severe diarhea and wondering if anyone else reporting or something with pill change ## Hello, Karhy! How are you? There can be slight differences between generic mediations, according to the Hatch-Waxman Act of 1984. So, this new one might have a little more of the active ingredient than the prior one that you were taking and thus, causing you more side effects. Diarrhea is a typical side effect of this medication, as listed by the FDA, you may also experience nausea, dizziness, dry mouth, hypoglycemia and flatulence. Have you consulted your doctor?

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I just started Metformin HCL ER 500 MG tablets this week. I have been taking one a day for this week and then will start taking two a day. I have been diagnosed with Hyperinsulinemia. I have been tired for going on 2 years now and have been begging someone to figure out why. I know it has only been a few days so I'm not expecting a miracle right away but just wondering how long it might take for me to start feeling a little better? I decided on my own to begin with one a day for a week and build up to 2 a day after reading many articles that it can be hard on your stomach. I am just so tired of being tired all the time! ## Hello, Melonie! How are you? Once you're taking the prescribed dose, it will likely take a couple weeks, before you begin to see results. This medication does...

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What is is it for pain or what ## Can u tell me what is it for pain or what ## Hello, Phatgirl! How are you? This tablet is manufactured by Merck and is a product called Janumet. It is actually an oral antidiabetic medication that's used to help lower and control blood sugar. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, abdominal pain, flatulence and hypoglycemia. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I am taking glycomet 1 gm and glynase 5 mg twice daily & Tezloc 40 in the morning, for about 2 yrs, as prescribed by my doctor. My blood sugar & BP is in controle. I am suffering from very low testosterone level. I want to know whether there is any relationship between low testosterone & the above medicines. Please reply on my email. ## You've had tests that have confirmed low testosterone? Or are you just suffering from erectile dysfunction and that is your theory as to what's causing it? Because the Glycomet contains the active ingredient Metformin and the Glynase contains the active ingredient Glyburide and both of them may cause erectile dysfunction as a side effect. Learn more Metformin details here. Learn more Glyburide details here. In addition, it can also be...

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I am diabetic since 1998. My age is 65 years. Since last three years I take Glypride 2mg, BD, Roimet 850 BD, Pioz 15 OD, and Cap Winofit OD My BS about 125 in morning and about 185 after meal. As per some sites the Pioz is banned. Please suggest whether Pioz may be continued or not? My blood test report of 04/04/2015 is as below: HbA1c-6.6%, Average Blood Glucose -143,Total cholesterol- 234, HDL-60, LDL -152, Triglycerides - 119,VLDL Cholesterol -23.72. At present do not have any problem, only some weakness. Please advise

Doctor told me to take glim 1mg just after meal but I took after 4 hours once I checked my blood sugar level was 277 in the night at around 12 O'clock. This morning I found that my sugar level low and just then I took sugar cubes and soda drink to get myself normal. Please advise what is gone wrong with me after I took glim 1mg. If I don't take it goes high after meal and if take sugar medicine, it goes low level that I feel hypogle. I am 53 years old. I do not take sugar, sweet or anything to cause sugar level high. I do normal exercise also. ## 1. No I don't have any information yet. 2. I don't any resolution yet. 3. I am in Riyadh-Saudi Arabia 4. I took Glucovan after 5 hours of dinner upon random check of my glucose that was above 200 since then this my sugar started...

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I am have been diagnosed with diabetes since last year and am now facing the problem of my food not digesting after eating and even liquids tend to come up nowadays. I would like you to assist me into solving this problem. ## I live in Seychelles, Indian Ocean. Nowadays i also notice that my tummy enlarges an d becomes tense after eating. Any idea what may be causing these problems or is it normal?

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My dad has been taking tablets that are a combination of Glimepiride + Metformin HCI. Is it possible that he shift to taking just Metformin HCI (of the same dosage)? or is it also possible that the two substances: Glimepiride and Metformin HCI be taken separately (one pill for Glimepiride and another pill for Metformin HCI)? ## I take them separate 1000 mg Metformin twice a day and Glimepiride 2mg before meals.

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i m a diabetic since last 15 years now i m 41 years old and taking insulin give me advise about gonadil F (impotency problem) if better for me how i use and how improvement ## l am dm patient having age of52 and feel a lot of weakness as well as pain in my neck.pl suggest suitable medicine to ehance vitality.

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I take Metformin 500 mg twice a day.Recently I have noticed that the pills are in my stool not digested.I have noticed my glucoses are not stable.What could be causing this and does anyone else experience this. ## Hello, Linda! How are you doing? Are there any markings on the tablets that you're taking? Are they by chance time released ones? If so, then what you are seeing in your stool is just the outer shell. It isn't intended to be digested, but the medication is released and used by your body. The FDA lists this as an oral antidiabetic medication and its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, flatulence, stomach pain and hypoglycemia. What have your numbers been? ## The writing on my 500 mg. tablets is IP 178 are these the time released ones?

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My mother suffered hypoglycemia on the morning after her first dosage of metgli v2 (voglibose .2 mg glimipiride 2 mg and metformin 500 mg) bid. Please advise.. She was on bolus & basal insulin till the previous day. She has recently lost much weight and is anaemic.

I got a prescription Metanx, it was capsules for it and they wanted $400 for 90 day supply 2x a day at Wegman's Rx, insurance won't pay as it is high tech vitamins so I asked about a manufacturer's coupon and they found L-methyl-B6-B12 in generic made by Virtus Pharmacy, they had to order it and it came in the following day by 3:00 p.m. think name was Folbic but not sure, that was $238 for 90 day supply 2x day. The pharmacist was shocked at the price of the "B vitamins". Just started today so will let you know how well it works in a couple months. ## Hi snowy, As someone who's tried several different vitamin products over the past 5 years, I never knew B-vitamins could be so expensive either Lol. $238 sounds a bit unfair, especially since Metanx doesn't appea...

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Hi i am 33 yrs old..My doc advised me to have Glycomet 500mg twice a day as i was dignosed with POS with hish insulin levels...since i have started the med i am having a lot of hair fall...is this the side effect of this med?? ## Glycomet contains the active ingredient Metformin and yes, it can cause hair loss as a side effect, it's actually sometimes prescribed to treat hirsutism. Learn more Glycomet details here. How severe is it? ## Hello My doctor advised me to take Glycomet. 500 mg 3 times a day for 6 months (starting with 1 eventually increasing to 3 in a month) as was detected with PCOS. please let make me aware the side effects as I am in non medical field I have no idea and also I felt very drowsy after my 1st dose. ## I M 32 yrs , i m suffering from diabetes from last 3 mo...

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My mother is 54 years she is diabetic since 20yrs & she was done by pass surgery 8years back .she is insulin patient &she was prescribed cardace2.5 after surgery. She was continuing till now but some days back her cardiac dr. Said to stop cardace but her diabetologist said to continue .so now she is taking cardace1.25 daily once after breakfast.but now she has severe eye pain so ophthalmologist said its becoz of high blood pressure. But her BP is normal. Now can u pls advise me what she shoul do whether to continue cardace 1.25 or 2.5 or can she skip that medicine now. Pls advice.

My neurologist was helping me with a minor stroke workup. As an afterthought, I said "I'm sure you can do nothing for my pedal neuropathy," and turned to leave his office. He replied, "Pedal neuropathy? I can help you with that." He gave me a telephone number, apparently the one to PamLab. They sent me a 90-day supply for $238. Having suffered the ol' numb foot, increasingly tweaked by pains, for the last 11 years, I figured I'd give it a try. Well, by golly, just three weeks into taking these two-a-day capsules, I have improved considerably, to the point where I can again walk about in my yard in bare feet. And I go sock-footedly about the house again. I'm just amazed my GP doesn't know about Metanx. ## Hello, Kitster! How are you? I'm very glad ...

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I have some white oblong white tablets scored on one side and printed M525 on the other. I believe these are Ascend Labs Metformin HCL ER 500 mg tablets from a couple of months ago that I didnt finish up when I got my refill prescription. They also could be a different brand that the pharmacy used to fill my prescription. ## These tablets are manufactured by Mylan Pharmaceuticals and they list them as containing 120mgs of Diltiazem. The FDA classifies this medication as a calcium channel blocker that's most commonly used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, stomach pain, increased urination and hypotension. Is there anything else I can help with?

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metformin smells ## Yes, Metformin is well known to have an odor and it can vary, somewhat, from manufacturer to manufacturer. Some of them seem to smell like old fish and others like dirty sweaty socks. It really doesn't make it a very appealing medication to use and it has so nauseated some people, that they were forced to quit using it. The odor is especially prominent in the new instant release versions of the medication. Is there anything else I can help you with? ## My Metformin has a distinct grape smell. Its not unpleasant at all *smiles ## That's good to know because mine smells and tastes like grape also. I was concerned that the drug had been altered accidentally in some way. I really like the grape taste compared to what is was before!!

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My mother is a diabetic 2 can she take Rumoquin for the swelling of her hands? ## Hello, Mari! How is your mother doing? I'd not recommend it. Rumoquin is a medication from Mexico and the FDA lists one of the ingredients as being the steroid Dexamethasone, which can elevate blood sugar levels, so it may not be safe for a diabetic to take. The other listed ingredients are the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory Diclofenac and the muscle relaxant Methocarbamol. Typical side effects may also include nausea, dizziness, weight gain, acne, dry mouth and headache. it would be safest for her to see her doctor and have them prescribe something. Is there anything else I can help with?

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is watson 450 White pill a generic vicoden? 7.5 mg.? ## Hello, Bj! How are you? Is the marking possibly WATSON 460? Can you please double check? If so, the tablet is listed by Watson Pharmaceuticals as containing 5mgs of Glipizide, which is an oral antidiabetic medication that's used to help lower and control blood sugar. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, flatulence, diarrhea and hypoglycemia.

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Should I stop taking byetta while I am taking amox clav 875 mg? ## Hi Jane, Upon looking up drug interactions, I haven't come across any discrepancies listed between Amoxicillin clavulanate potassium and Byetta (Exenatide). So based off this intel alone, I don't see why you wouldn't be able to take the two together unless instructed otherwise by your doctor. Having said that, it sounds like you'd be fine, but I'd also encourage you to double check with your doctor first just to be on the safe side. Hope this helps!

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