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# 48 one side #93 other side ## 93 49 is Metformin 500mgs, a generic for Glucophage, this is a diabetes drug that helps to control blood sugar levels. Pill Image ## I found a white pill with blue spots and it has an A on one side and on the other it has 159 on it. Also it has a split in the middle ## It is considered rude netiquette to hijack someone else's thread, please make your own post to have your pill identified. Thank you.

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I've been on Metformin for 9 months and have gained weight even though it is supposed to help lose weight. Has anyone else had this problem and/or does Avandia help? ## Yes, I have gained everything back that I had worked so hard to lose, 15 lbs. My doc says it isn't the Avandia, but you can't convince me. I started gaining after I was put on it. ## I HAVE ALSO BEEN ON METFORMIN FOR YEARS...WHEN I STARTED THIS MED IT DID MAKE ME GAIN WEIGHT ALSO....EVEN THOUGH DOCTORS SWEARS IT DOESNT...IT DIDI ## My husband lost from a size 46 to 40, then the doctor put him on avandia and in one month he gained back up to size 46. His new weight doctor told him to get off of the avandia because it does cause weight gain and even states so in the advertisement.

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Where can I identify my meds but the imprint on the pill? There doesn't seem to be such a place unless you buy the $95 PDR. How convenient!! ## Yes there is, there are several excellent free sites that you can use, without spending a penny other than what you normally do for you internet connection. Drugs.com >a href= target=top>WallsRx.com RxList Pharmer.org I have made them clickable for you, they will all help in ID's according to imprint, color, size and shape. You can search by all the information or by just the imprint. ## Sorry for error, but the link it still clickable for the correct site.

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Is this white tablet ( Glyb/Metform ) used for Type 2 diabetes? ## Active Ingredients: Glyburide + Metformin This anti-diabetic medicine is a combination of two medicines (a sulfonylurea and a biguanide). It is used along with a diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes (non-insulin-dependent diabetes). This medicine works by stimulating the release of your body's natural insulin and by restoring your body's proper response to insulin. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent heart disease, strokes, kidney disease, blindness, and circulation problems, as well as sexual function problems (impotence). SIDE EFFECTS, that may occur initially during treatment, include nausea, stomach upset, diarrhea, or weight gain. If they continue or a...

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The advertisement was on TV it starts with A ## Could it be one of the following: Actos? Actos is most commonly used to help your body use insulin in a more efficient manner and aids in lowering high blood sugar. It also helps treat adult-onset diabetes/type ii diabetes mellitus. Avandamet? This medicine is a combination of an insulin resistance reducer and a biguanide used along with a diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in diabetic patients. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent heart disease, strokes, kidney disease, blindness, circulation problems, and sexual function problems (impotence). This medicine may be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor. Avandia? This medicine is used to treat type 2 diabetes by reducing the resistance your bod...

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i found this pill and i am trying to find out what it is ## Is there any way it could be Watson 460? The 6 looks a lot like a 5, and it's a white pill. You can see a picture here. If you think that's the pill you have then it is 5 mg Glipizide, diabetic pill.

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prescribed for diabetes new insulin that requires only one shot per day (at night) ## Can I take my 10cc shot more than once a day. Blood glucose is averaging 300 on a fast and 1500mg of Metformin a day is not working probably due to high Liver enzymes. I have more than a month to go to see my Endrocronologist. Help! ## my physician prescribed lantus and recently i developed a kidney stone and my glucose levels have reached 500 and i don't think the lantus is the right medicine for me..

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I've been hearing stories about people over 40 in the US taking metformin as an anti-ageing strategy. My source is pretty informal, though, and I've been wondering if anyone here knows more about it. How much are people taking? And what for, exactly? Thanks to everyone, James ## There is an interesting article on this which I have in my favorites titled 'An Effective and Underappreciated Life Extension Drug' It can be viewed at Personally I haven't ever tried using it but have always been interested in this topic as well.

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