Metformin Forums (Page 13)

I am taking the metformin with the m on it now I just get a refill and I get the big one with L on side and 70 and the other side is it ok thank you ## Hello, Louise! How are you? Yes, the tablet with the Z 70 marking is manufactured by Zydus Pharmaceuticals and they do list it as containing 500mgs of Metformin. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, flatulence and stomach pain. Is there anything else I can help with?

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is there a difference between metformin hydrochloride 500 mg.&metformin hydrochloride500 extended release??? ## Hello, Brandy! How are you? From what you've listed, one is time released and one isn't. The time released formulation helps some people get better control of their blood sugar levels. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, flatulence and stomach pain. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Pills were found on the ground & an open medicine bottle with the name torn off. Found on school property. How should I dispose of them? ## Hello, Kat! How are you? Th FDA disposal instructions say that they should be mixed with some undesirable substance, such as damp used coffee grounds or dirty cat litter, placed in a sealed container such as a coffee can and then disposed of with your regular garbage. Alternatively, you can take them to any pharmacy and they will dispose of them for you. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Pharmacies may no longer do that. When my husband died, I tried to take his meds to our CVS for disposal, but they wouldn't take them. I did the kitty litter thing (it doesn't have to be "dirty" kitty litter). The hospice nurse said to m...

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iam advised GLYCOMAT BY CARDIOLOGIST AND DIABETIC SPECIALIST WHAT WILL BE THE SIDE EFFECTS I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING CHANGED DIET PRACTICE PLEASE EXPLAIN ## Glycomet contains the active ingredient Metformin, which is an oral antidiabetic medications that's used to help lower and control blood sugar. Side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, stomach pain and flatulence. Learn more Metformin details here. Are there any other questions I can help with? ## GLYCOMET-500MG SR IS USED FOR WEIGHT LOSS

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I am using metadoze tablet 850mg but my menstrual cycle is still irregular.. even am having thyroid so iam taking tablet even for thyroid 50mcg daily..doc said that when using with metadoze if cycle is irregular.. then start with regestrone 5mcg pill.. but i have still doubt whether can i use both metadoze and regestrone tablet at a time or any one.. plz suggest me.. but at the usage of metadoze am getting my period after 2 months ..i want my cycle to be regular plz give me a good suggestion... waiting for rply... ## I am a diabetic patient age 60 years my sugar levels are fasting-150 and post lunch-220, Doctor suggest me to take tab- metadoze ipr 850 morning 1-tab and 1-tab in night after meals and enapril-ipr 1-tab in morning. is there any side effects if I take 2 pegs of alchole plea...

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Is metformin same a glipizide or two different my friend a still suffering a lot of muscle pain.bleeding foggy head aches from Dr quitting him cold turkey met now he on flip few year he not improve much help his sugar high he a gud healthy diet to he always tired ## Hello, Fluffy! How is your friend doing? Metformin and Glipizide are two different mediations. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, stomach pain, flatulence and low blood sugar. Where is he bleeding from? That is not normal with these medications, nor upon withdrawal from them.

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I'm 29 weeks pregnant and have been prescribed metex xr for gestational diabetes. Is this safe to take during pregnancy? ## Hello, Kat! How are you? This is listed as containing the active ingredient Metformin, in a time released formulation. It is used to help lower and control blood sugar levels. And yes, it can be taken during pregnancy, the FDA has it in category B, which designates that they've found no evidence of risk. Its typical side effects may include nausea, dizziness, flatulence and stomach pain. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I take metformin to control diabetes. I failed a drug test because it was diluted, and a second drug test came back as being inconsistent with human urine. What can cause this? ## I am having the same problem. My creatinine levels are low every time. I am accused of diluting or flushing my system but I don't. I take in no fluids 4 hours prior to testing and my levels are still low. Have you heard any reasons why this could be happening?

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I've read many articles about the possible benefits of Metformin outside diabetes treatment. However I've also read a few articles about health dangers such as heart damage. It seems there is paradoxical information, countering the anti aging claims there's articles stating Metformin actually shortened lifespans in male mice while extending it in females. Is Metformin a safe medication for non diabetic men, or even diabetic men?

My sister has been taking metformin for awhile, recently it has started making her nauseous, today it actually made her sick, she took the pills around 9 am, and when she got sick around 6pm, the tablets had not dissolved at all??? Is this normal?? ## Hello, Sheena! How is your sister doing? Do you know what kind of Metformin she takes? If she's on the time released formulation, that would be normal, because the tablet remains in your stomach for awhile and the medication is slowly released, over time. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, flatulence and stomach pain. What dosage does she take? ## Oh, I want to specify, I'm not saying the getting sick and vomiting is normal, just the possibility of seeing the outer she...

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Can I alternate between strength 1000 one night 750 the next night and so on ## Hello, Marie! How are you? Yes, you can do that, as long as your doctor approves. Some people do, because they may find that consistently taking the higher dose causes their blood sugar to fall too low. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, flatulence and stomach pain. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Large white oblong (oval) pill with a score line in the middle on each side. On one side it has 9 score 3.on the other side it has 72 score 14. It was with my potassium. What is it? ## This tablet contains 1,000mgs of Metformin, 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, headache, flatulence and stomach pain. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Does the metal taste ever go away? I have been taking 1000mg 2x a day with meals since Feb. 3. Water taste terrible and most foods have a different taste. Have been drinking sugar-free lemonade to stay hydrated. ## Hello, Pixie! How are you? I'm sorry about the problem that you're having. Unfortunately, most people have reported that it doesn't. Other typical side effects, as listed by the FDA, may possibly include nausea, dizziness, flatulence, stomach pain and hypoglycemia. Have you tried mints or anything to help relieve the taste? There are many sugar free ones available. Flavored water may also help.

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has numbers 72 score 14 on one side an 9 score 3 on the other ## Hello, Gary! How are you? This tablet is manufactured by Teva Pharmaceuticals and they list it as containing 1000mgs of Metformin, which is an oral antidiabetic medication. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, gas and hypoglycemia. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Hi all, I don't have diabetes, however I read that there's a lot of evidence that Metformin can slow the aging process as mentioned in this article among others: newsweek.com/diabetes-drug-could-be-anti-aging-miracle-404370?rx=us I was wondering if there is anyone here who takes Metformin for this reason? There's a 6 year study due to begin soon to look into the anti aging effects on elderly people, but I really don't want to wait 6 years for the results! I've read about a possible side effect of stomach upset while your body adjusts to it, but it seems like its safe and very cheap. So I feel why not start taking it. I don't think I'd be able to get it on prescription though, as I do not have diabetes and its currently only licensed to treat that particular c...

what is the side effect for using glyciphage pg1 for diabetic tratment? ## Glyciphage PG1 contains the active ingredients Metformin and Glimepiride and the side effects may include: nausea, flatulence, dizziness and low blood sugar. Learn more Metformin details here. Learn more Glimepiride details here. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Want to know side effects of glyciphage pg1. ## Whether Glyciphage PG1 will impact the Kidney functions. ## side effects of using glyciphase pg 1 tablet for diabetes ## My sugar level is 140 and 235 I take 2 times glyciphage p1 .morning and before dinner.taking 2 tablets any side effects

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Small Round White pill. side A: either M/M or W/W. with a bold arrow or V on back side ## Hi adrianna, From what I've read, the pill you have may be Metformin (500 mg). However I am having a hard time finding pertinent information to back up the claims. Based on the logo, this pill is very likely manufactured by Cobalt pharmaceuticals in Canada. If you google "Cobalt pharmaceuticals logo" you should be able to confirm that. Just in case the pill you have is Metformin, I'll provide some information about the medication below: Metformin is an oral antidiabetic drug in the biguanide class. It is the first-line drug of choice for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, in particular, in overweight and obese people and those with normal kidney function. Its use in gestational diabe...

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Kathy still available metformin with my friend still has bad headaches comes n goes then off it wen on glicerizide off this and on a new one no idea which one does all diabetic medicine cause withdrawal why is his head bad ## Am upset thinking he nerves damaged my marriage never happen now I not be here any more I tell my Dr I want to die ## Hello, Fluffy! How are you doing? It could be due to your blood sugar readjusting, after the medication switch. Things should settle back down, after about 4 to 5 weeks, once your body adjusts to the change. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, stomach pain, flatulence and hypoglycemia. There is no reason to not proceed with your marriage. The depression could also be due to your blood sugar being...

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im from canada. im here visiting. im a diebectic type 2. i have been using mefformin hcl 500. im done with my pills but have metformin a 12. are they both the same pills? ## Hello, Rosemary! How are you? Yes, the tablets with that marking contain 500mgs of a regular release Metformin. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I just got a refill of my metformin HCL 500 mg tabs and noticed a very strong odor coming from them when I open the bottle (never smelled any odor prior - been taking for several yrs). I'm trying to find out if this can be normal. Also never noticed the markings before....the tab is round with an A on one side and a 12 on the other. Is it possible I was given the wrong medication?

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My mother was dx in March 2015 with congestive heart failure. She originally had a double heart valve replacement (May 2011) for her mitral and aortic valves. It seemed ever since she was sick (before the endocarditis dx) that her immune system was compromised greatly. My mom was taken to a regular dr appt. August 6th and my dad and her found out coumadin levels were off the charts. They rushed my mom to the hospital 25 miles away and immediately put her on the Medical ICU floor. When they came into her room to start running diagnostics and everything one of the infectious disease doctors told my dad and I that Metformin has been known to cause death. (My mom was still with us at this time, but we found that she was in septic shock and multiple organ failure!) She passed just 24 hours a...