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i started taking metformin SR in may 12, replacing the IR tablets, having suffered for years with side affects for years. in june when i had my next blood test my platelet count was down to 1300, haveing been normal previously, it seems strange that on taking the slow release tabs i have platelet reduction, can the slow release tablets be having an effect on my platelets. any one able to help please. ## Yes, it may be due to the Metformin, though it likely would have happened regardless of which formulation you were taking, since it has been known to cause it in some people that take it. Learn more Metformin details here. It could even just be that the current dosage is too hight for you, because that can also be an overdose symptom. What have you been advised? Will you just be keeping ...

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this is a round medium sized pill and looks like this GP 12 v ## Based on the description provided, the closest match I'm finding is a round white pill imprinted with GP 127. The placement of the "7" could make it look like an upside down "v". I noticed you put a "v" in your description of the pill so I'm thinking this has to be it. GP 127 is identified as Metformin hydrochloride 850 mg. Manufacturer: Sandoz Pharmaceuticals Inc. National Drug Code (NDC): 00781-5051 Learn More: Metformin Details If you have any more questions or comments to add, please post back so I can further assist you.

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i have gastric trouble.. can i take pantocid dsr with metaformin? ## I didn't find any interactions or problems listed between these two medications, but you should double check this information to be sure. Learn more Metformin details here. Learn more Pantocid DSR details here. Metformin is known to cause some gastric issues as side effects, however, and many people do end up needing to take something to help alleviate the symptoms. Are you also careful with your diet?

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How long do you keep a patch on someones backside for an ucler with diabetes ## Each one is usually left on for about 3 to 4 days. There's no real precise time frame given for the DuoDerm patch, but that's the general approximate. It really depends on the moisture of the wound itself. Learn more DuoDerm details here. Were you provided with any instructions? ## No Iwas not. I found that strange.

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Can someone tell me how often your creatine levels should be checked while taking this drug? Thank You! ## Metformin Extended Release/ CAUSES SEVER SLEEPLESS NESS --doc's MANUFACTURERs PL GIVE SOLUTION ## Hi Mary, Are you referring to creatinine? From what I could gather, all patients on Metformin should have their kidney function measured "annually" with a creatinine test. I assume that this test provides you with information about your current creatinine levels, however I could be wrong so make sure to double check with your doctor first. I hope this info helps! ## Thank You for the information. I get my blood work done next month.

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I AM USING GLYCIPHAGE 500 MG TWICE DAILY. BUT SUGAR LEVEL AT PP WAS ABOUT 150. DOCTOR PRECRIBED Pioglit 15 Mg ONCE IN DAILY AFTER BREAKFAST ALING WITH SAID GLYCIPHAGE 500 MG . NOW THE LEVEL AT PP IS 133. IS IT POSSIBLE TO REDUCE OR STOP SAID TABLETS OR REDUCE THE TABLET TO ONE ONLY BECAUSE SWALLOWING OF TABLET IS DIFFICULT FOR ME ## I wouldn't suggest cutting out a medication, or reducing your dosage, without consulting with your doctor. Diabetes can cause serious health problems, if it is not controlled and just because your levels have gone down, using the medication, doesn't mean they are going to stay down, once you stop using it. If they are not time released tablets, it may be possible to crush them, or cut them in half, to make them easier to swallow, however, please chec...

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Plz provide more info regarding this tablet ## Velgut contains a mix of probiotics and is most commonly given to help treat diarrhea, it's available in India. Is there anything else I can help with? ## i need a product monograph ## Am bhargavi,my father he s 60 years having gastritis problem he s suffering a lot.. He s taking bp tablets from 10 years n he s free from diabetes.. Can he take velgut tablet

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Symptoms; I have been taking the drug Januvia for about 18 months. I have lost weight, i am itching all of the time, these are two of the symptoms of pancreatic cancer. I have noticed the TV warnings about Januvias connection to pancreatic cancer,so you can understand my concern. ## And those can also be the symptoms of an allergy, complications of diabetes, drug side effects and several other possibilities. Learn more Januvia details here. Have you had any abdominal pain, mainly towards the left side of your stomach? You should talk to your medical care provider and discuss your concerns, they will know what tests to do to check and see what's causing your symptoms. I understand how you feel, but it's easy to panic, especially when you read such things about a drug, so before y...

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I Am 42 Years Old And My Fasting Pp Sugar Is Normal Even Hba1c 6 6but Doctor Prescribed Me Glycomet Sr 500 But Suddenly Weight Reduced Upto 15 kgs in 4 months ,neurologist stops the above tablet but the weight is still reducing ,and I am sufferring from lose motions,weight loss ,laissieness etc.Kindly advise ## I have been taking Glyuburide 10mg daily and 1,000 mg of metformin for 3 years. Stopped all medications upon advice from another doctor.I have no bladder control, uncontrollable vomiting no nausea associated with it,digestion takes two hours to pass from the stomach to the intestines. Pancreas has gone berserk, lowest reading was 24, I can stuff myself with protein, and fruit juices, highest reading is 161. I get up at night and eat every three hours to prevent me going critical....

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I am Type-2 Diabetic patient aged 58 yrs. I am taking Humusulin 30/70 injection everyday with metformin group tablets 1500mg everyday. Is there any substitute for the injection? ## I am a diabetic Type-2 patient taking Humusulin 30/70 injection 38/28ml twice daily alongwith metform group tablets 1000mg once daily. Is there any substitute for the insulin injection as mentioned?D

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The pill is round, white with an "M" on one side and 034 on the other. Is this Metformin and who is the manufacturer? Thank you. ## The closest match I'm finding to your description, is a white round pill marked with "M" on one side and "34" on the other; minus the "0". It's identified as Anastrozole 1 mg. Manufacturer: Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. National Drug Code (NDC): 00378-6034 Anastrozole is used to treat breast cancer after surgery and for metastases in both pre and post-menopausal women. Anastrozole is an aromatase inhibitor, which means that it interrupts a critical step in the body's synthesis of estrogen. Some breast cancer cells require estrogen to grow, and eliminating estrogen suppresses their growth. Does this sound like a possi...

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I am confused as to why doctors are pushing byetta when it can cause major problems with pancreas and also kidneys and maybe thyroid cancer (in mice) ? It seems to me I am better off using short term insulin and not dealing with all the other issues. ## Many doctors today are only pushing drugs that are covered by insurance companies and nothing else, and I think it is because this is how doctor's make their money. If you even mention to them an alternative that works just as well or better, it's as if you're speaking another language, since it doesn't put any more money in their pocket. There has been scientific evidence for a quite a while now, demonstrating how Diabetes type 2 is caused by an excess of fat in the bloodstream, which then causes unstable blood glucose l...

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Can I use GLIZET(500 mg-Gliclazide Metformin Hydrochloride Tablet) instead of glycinorm-M80 BD? ## From what I'm finding, Glyset actually contains Miglitol, not Metformin and Gliclazide, so they aren't the same medications. Learn more Glyset details here. Learn more Metformin details here. Learn more Gliclazide details here. Which one were you told you should use?

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is it pedivit forte capsule can be use to cure diabetes? ## There is no cure for diabetes. If you have it, it is a condition that you will have to carefully manage for the rest of your life. There are medications that can help, along with diet and lifestyle changes, but it will never be cured and will never go away. Pedicit Forte is just a multivitamin nutritional supplement, so it isn't going to cure diabetes, nor will it control your blood sugar to help manage it. Learn more vitamin details here. Who told you that it would cure it?

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I have my blood sugar level-Fasting 143.My Doctor has advised me to take CETAPIN XR-1000. How long shall I have to take it? Can I discontinue it when my sugar level lowers down to within limits. Also is the swelling in both feet becoz of sugar? ## my insulin fasting was 11.8 my doc prescribe me cetapin xr 1000mg.........is this medicine for sugar.... ## Cetapin-XR contains a time released formulation of Metformin, which is an oral antidiabetic medication that is used to help lower and control blood sugar. Learn more Cetapin-XR details here. As to how long you will have to take it, that depends on various factors, such as how much your blood sugar goes down. Many people manage to control it via a strict, very healthy diet and lots of exercise, but there are others that require medication...

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oval white 7267 the other side 93 ## The pill in description is Metformin hydrochloride ER (500 mg); which is an oral anti-diabetic drug in the biguanide class. You can view a detailed description of the drug, by clicking on the link below... If you have any more questions or comments to add, please post back so I can further assist you. ## DOES THIS PILL HAIR LOSS OR THINNING

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are there any small diabetic pills or powders or liquids for people who have difficulty swallowing large pills? ## Not to sway off-topic or anything but if you have type-2 Diabetes, have you ever been aware that it can actually be reversed and cured by changing your diet? There has been scientific evidence for a while now, demonstrating how Diabetes type 2 is caused by an excess of fat in the bloodstream, which then causes unstable blood glucose levels, an over-production of insulin, 
and an over-working of the pancreas. The simple approach that is suggested is to eat a very low fat diet that is high in "natural" sugar and moderate amounts of protein. This ideally comes from eating plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, with the occasional nuts and seeds. I wou...

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I AM A DIABETIC PATIENTS FOR THE LAST 15 YEARS AND RECENTLY UNDER TREATMENT FOR BONE TB.. RH factor, ANTICCP- HLA B27 ARE WITHIN THE NORMAL RANGE. Since I suffer joint pain at LEFT HAND, Doctro prescribed LEFRA 20. Does LEFRA 20 INCREASES BLOOD SUGAR LEVEL

I am 38 yrs old. I have been detected diabetic for 3 years. My parents both have been diabetic. Now, for the past six months I am in regular medications with medicines Amaryl3mg, Galvas 50 Mg, Omez FF40mg, Voglitor MD 0.2, Roliptin 10, Metacrome, Ecozyne. Is this ok? initial condition 273 PP, SR.Cholestrol 196, BP 128/86. Now after 6 months 168, BP 122/84. Should I continue the same medicine? Can i have change by way of qty have taken? pl. advise me ## Have you discussed this with your doctor? They are the person that will best be able to advise you if you can make any medication changes or lower any dosages. Amaryl contains the active ingredient Gliemepiride, it is an oral antidiabetic medication and it may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, low blood sugar and flatulence. ...

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i have been taking meformin for a month and i have headach all the time is rhere anything i can do or take to stope the headach ## To answer your first question regarding "What is Metformin"; 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 is in a class of drugs called biguanides. 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. As far as the ...

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