Metformin Forums (Page 16)

I've been on Metformin for several years and done well. Recently I refilled the script and the pharmacy had changed suppliers to aurobindo. The pills smelled like rotting fish but I managed to take it. My blood sugar was running higher on this med. the next refill smelled and tasted so strong I could hardly take the pills. I developed horrible nausea and severe diarrhea and lost 15 lbs in 3 weeks. Since my pharmacy refused to order the drug from a different manufacturer I changed to Walgreens who did not use aurobindo and immediately the symptoms were gone. I question the quality control of that manufacturer and worry about using drugs from many foreign countries. I am willing to pay more to feel that the drugs are safe!!! ## Hello, Maggie! How are you? Sorry about the problem that ...

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I have noticed the poor fasting test numbers that I am experiencing with the Glibizide 5mg extended release and the metformin 500 extended release. a1c numbers now at 7.5 from 6.4.. Is this normal with extended release meds and blood sugar testing results? ## Hello, Tony! How are you? I'm sorry about the problem that you're having. No, usually the controlled release medications give you better control over your blood sugar. Has anything else changed, such as changing your diet? Are you on any other medications? Has your activity level changed? The FDA classifies these as being oral antidiabetic medications and their typical side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache, stomach pain, flatulence and hypoglycemia.

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Have taken this brand for 2 years with no problems but last refill was told pharmacy can't get it anymore. Tried Teva and have stomach issues, anxiety and palpitations. Tried Solco and felt horrid. Is Sandoz not making met anymore? ## Hello, JJ! How are you? Apparently, there is a shortage of the raw ingredients required to manufactured Metformin, so some manufacturers have been unable to maintain and distribute a supply. The situation is expected to resolve, but there's no way of knowing for sure when it will occur. Have you tried the name brand? You might want to ask your doctor about writing for it, so you can't be given a generic, at least while this issue continues. The FDA classifies Metformin as being an oral antidiabetic medication that is most commonly used to help ...

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I have some pills that are suppose to be metformin. It is round one side has SG and the other side has 105. Is this the right pill? ## Hello, Mary! How are you? This tablet is manufactured by ScieGen Pharmaceuticals and they list it as containing 500mgs of Metformin, which is an oral antidiabetic medication. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, stomach pain, flatulence and hypoglycemia. Is there anything else I can help with?

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i am a diabetic taking metformin 500 mg and duxet 20 mgfor depression.frequetly i drink beer about 1800 ml.it is harmful? please advoice ## The reason you are told not to mix alcohol with prescription medications, is because it can enhance/worse the side effects. With Metformin, these can include: nausea, flatulence, low blood sugar and sun sensitivity. Duxet contains the active ingredient Duloxetine, an SNRI antidepressant. Side effects can include: nausea, drowsiness, dry mouth and seratonin syndrome. Read more: Do you have any other questions? ## I am type 2 diabetic, can I have about 2 or 3 beers a week ? ## Looking for info on beer consumption (1 or 2. Two times / week) with 125 dose of Tikosyn

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Hi. I got married before 2 years. after 6 months of marriage I came to know that I have a cyst in my ovaries. then I took metformin for 8 months. after that also no improvement. Then I took Myocyst for four months and apcod for a month then I was shocked to know that my cyst are cleared. I reduced almost 15 kg in a year then doc prescribe clomiphine tab from day 3..I had 2 eggs ruptured in right ovary on 18th day of my periods. then I took Gestin 3rice a day from 23rd to 25th day. today is my 32nd day. still I didnt get periods. may it be positive? plss reply.

I have a large oblong white pill that has a line In the center of it and has the numbers 1p220 on one side and 10 00 on the other side what is it. I thought that it was metformin. what is this pill? ## Hello, CC! How are you? This tablet is manufactured by Amneal Pharmaceuticals and they do list it as containing 1000mgs of Metformin. The FDA classifies this medication as being an oral antidiabetic medication that is used to help lower and control blood sugar levels. Typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, flatulence, stomach pain, diarrhea and low blood sugar. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I have changed Pharm. and must have combined diff. mfr. into one container.(500 mg.metformin) I know the one from teva u.s.a. is correct, The other pills are 1/2 " dia. white and marked 134 on one side only.Please advise, Dennis ## Hello, Dennis! How are you? The tablet with the 134 marking is manufactured by Marksans Pharma Inc. and they do list it as containing 500mgs of Metformin. The FDA classifies this as an oral antidiabetic medication and the typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, flatulence and stomach pain. Is there anything else I can help with?

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What are the side affect of citapin xr where as my blood sugar level is normal but my doctor said take regularly morning & evening 1000 mg ## Cetapin contains the active ingredient Metformin, it is an oral antidiabetic medication that's used to help lower and control blood sugar. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, flatulence and hypoglycemia. Learn more Metformin details here. Have you been diagnosed as diabetic? ## can i take cetapin -xr1000 half tablet?will itbe equivalent of cetapin-xr500?simolarly can i take zoryl-2 half tablet to make it equivalent of zoryl-1,if needed?as i m taking some treatment which cause fall in sugar llevel/

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Taking 850 mgs metformin but isnt working to lower blood sugar. Blood sugar readings now in low 300's. Recent bump by Dr. From 500mg to 850mg. Have reduced food intake, fruits, starches etc. But not much difference in results. Readings are before meals. What are other options as far as medications to take to help the metformin? ## Hello, Uvaldo! How are you doing? I'm sorry about the problem that you're having. As to your food intake, have you also reduced the amount of sweets overall and fats that you take in? According to various research papers on diabetes, fats can coat the cells and prevent their absorption of insulin, which elevates your blood sugar levels. You can really eat as much enough to feel full and satisfied, it just has to be of healthy, low-fat and low-sugar...

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I was on metformin for years, was having pain near liver area, biopsy revealed a non-alcoholic -stealatic -liver.{ Fibrosis } stage -2-3} the Dr. told me it progressed badly because of the metformin and took me off of them. ## I am very sorry about the problems you have experienced from it. Unfortunately, there is no way to know, ahead of time, how any given medication is going to affect anyone that takes it. Most medications are processed through the liver, so there is always a risk associated with using them for a long period of time. What do you use for your diabetes, now? ## I am on novalog 25 untis before meals and 85 units of lantus at bedtime. ## I don't know what you are talking about but I take no meds without first researching on the internet, etc. myself and my book conta...

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I take this medication, but I am having trouble keeping my sugar down. It has been running high for a few weeks. My question is- can I take more Metformin to regulate my sugar? It is highest at night. I take 2 per day which is what is prescribed. Can I also take one before I go to bed? ## Just add Fenfuro in your existing medicinal regime and feel the results within 3-6 months. ## I wouldn't suggest changing your medication, without first consulting your doctor. They are the ones who will best know how to help you with your problem. Another thing that you have to take in consideration is your diet, if you are still continuing to just eat whatever you want, including foods that contain high amounts of fats and sugars, you can't expect this medication to be able to completely cont...

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Does metformin HCL ER 500 MG same as 178 HCL ER 500 MG ## Hello, Millie! How are you? Yes, from what you've listed, they are both equivalent. This medication is an oral antidiabetic drug that's used to help lower and control blood sugar levels. Typical side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache, stomach pain, diarrhea and flatulence. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Does metformin cause its users to loose weight besides controlling their blood glucose levels? ## Hello, Missy! How are you? It can help with weight loss, since it improves the body's use of insulin. It is sometimes given to women with PCOS/PCOD, since it can help with their weight gain and improve their condition. However, it shouldn't be used for weight loss, unless your doctor has specifically instructed you to do so. Typical side effects may include nausea, dizziness, flatulence, stomach pain and hypoglycemia. Is there anything else I can help with?

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i want to know is glyburide/metformin2.5-500 and gylb/metformin 2.5-500 the same medication. thank's i don't understand what to say for word verification ## Hello, Annie! How are you? Yes, they are the same, one has just been abbreviated. This is an oral antidiabetic medication that is used to help lower and control blood sugar levels. Typical side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache, flatulence, stomach pain and hypoglycemia. For the word verification, you just need to type the letters that are shown. Is there anything else I can help with?

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can THIS MEDICINE BE USED FOR IRREGULAR PERIODS AND POLYSISTIX OVERIES RELATED PROBLEMS? ## CAN I USE MELMET-500 SR TABLET FOR IRREGULAR PERIODS AND POLYSISTIC OVARIES RELATED PROBLEMS? ## Melmet contains the active ingredient Metformin and yes, it is sometimes used to help with polycystic ovary disease, because it has been shown that it can be improved by increasing insulin resistance. Learn more: Are there any other questions or comments? ## i have fbs is 78,tsh is 2.65,fsh is 7.08,lh is 21.21,prl is 10.36,insulin-fasting is 2.71,hcg-# is 0.53,testosterone is 0.50 and pelvic scan ia normal but i hva not got reggular periods i use metformin 500mg , this can also chance for pragnency or only for regulise priods or it is not effect for gettting pragnency please send me reply ## am taking...

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I have been taking Metformin for 3 weeks, Week 1 500mg a day, Week 2 1000mg a day, Week 3 2000mg a day. I am not diabetic. I am on medication for allergies which makes me gain weight. I have ballooned up to 103kg and I am only 5"4 and 24 years of age. For the last 3 weeks I have been curled over in pain (abdominal & back), I can't sleep and sometimes cant make it to work as I am in too much pain to get up the stairs and out the front door... When does it stop feeling so awful?? ## Hello, Angelina! How are you feeling? I'm sorry that you're so miserable. Please see your doctor, as soon as possible. That severe pain is not a normal side effect of Metformin and might indicate a bad reaction to it, or that you are suffering from some other health problem. It's normal...

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White round m21 ICN ## This is listed as being a Glycol tablet, it contains the active ingredient Metformin, though the dosage isn't listed. Metformin is an oral antidiabetic medication that is most commonly used to lower and control blood sugar levels. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache, stomach pain, flatulence and hypoglycemia. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Have two refills -180 tablets and they smell really bad -like dead fish. Returned to Pharmacy. Why the smell and how much of the risk for me? Thank you. ## Hello, Neb! How are you? There is no risk to you and there is nothing wrong with those tablets. Metformin actually does smell horrible, it's just that some manufacturers use a coating on them to prevent the odor. This is an oral antidiabetic medication that's most commonly used to help lower and control blood sugar levels. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, stomach pain, flatulence, diarrhea and hypoglycemia. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Thank you ,all I was wondering if it is safe to use it. Thanks again. ## Yes, it is safe to use and you're very welcome! Are there any other questions or concerns?

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What is the name of pill and it's use ## Hello, Weezle! How are you? This tablet is listed as containing 1,000mgs of Metformin, which is an oral antidiabetic medication that's used to help lower and control blood sugar. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, hypoglycemia stomach pain and flatulence. Is there anything else I can help with?

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