Metformin Forums (Page 17)

do all metaformin pills have the same markings..? ## Hello, Judah! How are you? No, they do not. Each manufacturer must use unique imprints to enable their tablets to be identified, in case of emergency. The imprints also have to differ from one dosage to the next. This enables authorities to trace what a pill contains, what its dosage is and who manufactured it, just from looking the imprint up in a database. Metformin is an oral antidiabetic medication that is used to help lower and control blood sugar, side effects may include nausea, dizziness, stomach pain, flatulence and hypoglycemia. Do you have a tablet that you are questioning? If so, please post back with the markings on it and I will be glad to research it for you to see what it contains.

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Could metformin be the cause of blisters n toes, ankles,feet and inside of mouth without fever? ## Hello, Georgette! How are you? I'm very sorry about the symptoms you're having. Please see your doctor immediately to have this checked out. There is a chance that this could be a rare and possibly dangerous reaction to the medication called Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, which can be fatal, if left untreated. You need to have this checked out ASAP, for your own safety. Metformin is an oral antidiabetic medication that is used to help lower and control blood sugar, its common side effects may include nausea, dizziness, hypoglycemia, flatulence and stomach pain. How are you doing, now? Has it gotten any worse?

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I take metformin white oval, scored, 107/s g. Is there any difference from, white oblong, scored, e221. ## Hello, John! How are you? Can you please double check those imprints and post back? I can't find any Metformin tablets matching either description. This is an oral antidiabetic medication that is used to help lower and control blood sugar, side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache, flatulence, hypoglycemia and stomach pain.

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I have prediabetes and was prescribed metformin 500 1x a day. Got along for almost a year now having all kinds of gastric problems, pain nausea etc. also have vomiting and diarrhea once every 2 to 3 months. Now trying 1/2 a pill. Would extended release help and is the vomiting occasionally related? ## Hello, Deejoe! How are you? Metformin can cause gastric side effects, it's fairly common for it to do so. Other side effects may include dizziness, flatulence, stomach pain and hypoglycemia. As to the occasional vomiting and diarrhea, if they are occurring that infrequently, they most likely aren't related to the medication. Are you on any other medications? Have you changed your dietary intake, at all? There are many things that could potentially cause such symptoms. How are you d...

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Hi, I'm taking diane35 with metformin for my PCOS. This is my 3rd month that i'm using it. The first and second po was okay, nagkaroon ako ng menstruation. But i'm quiet worried this month kase 4 days na po ko delayed after i finished the pack. :( is it normal? What should i do? Kailangan ko na po ba bumalik sa OB ko? Eventho after 6 months pa dapat ang appointment ko sa kanya? Or do i need to wait till 7th day and pag di pa din dumating period ko i'll take another pack? Please help naman po. :( thank you so much!!

What pill is this? Its round white with H and underneath is 102. ## This pill contains 500mgs of Metformin, an oral antidiabetic medication, which is used to help lower and control blood sugar. Side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, stomach pain and flatulence. Learn more: Is there anything else I can help with? ## Is H 102 (Metformin 500 mg) extended release?

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does metformin cause weakness and a feeling od being cold in people over 80 yrs ## Hello, Pam! How are you? It may, but what are the patients blood sugar levels? Those symptoms may also be due to their sugar level dropping too low. Other side effects may include nausea, flatulence and stomach pain.

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hi im 21 years n I have type 1 diabetics from 3 years n also have thyroid problem im taking glycomet 250 for 3 times n along with tat I take insulin in mrg n night. can u pls tell me thr is effect by taking tablet ## Hey Akshata, Sorry to hear about your condition. Concerning your question about side effects, this is a risk factor with just about any type of prescription medication, including Glycomet (metformin). However, if you'd like to see an overview of all the possible symptoms, I'd suggest visiting the page below, (which seems to have one of the most complete list of side effects I've seen): ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0045148/#DDIC601533.side_effects_section How has this medication been working for you thus far?

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i need detail about metformin with alpha lipoic acid combination brands and metformin with saxagliptin ## GIVE BRAND NAME OF METFORMIN WITH ALPHA LIPOIC ACID. ## hey hai yes the combination is available in india for the first time in india our company jenburkt has relkeased METMIN A which has got alphalipoic acid 200mg and metformin 500mg which is showing excellent result though it helps in insulin sensitivity and glut4 translocation beyond glycemic control it also controls wait gain in obese ,reduces oxidative stress and also very good lipid profile by decreasing low density lipo proteins and increasing high density lipo proteins ## METFORMIN AND ALFA LIPOIC ACID i recentaly knew that metformin is available with alpha lipoic acid.. is it true? can you suggest me the brand name of TABLE...

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what is this pill and what is it use for? ## Hello, Donn! How are you doing? This tablet contains 500mgs of Metformin, which is an oral antidiabetic medication that used to help lower and control blood sugar. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, flatulence, stomach pain and hypoglycemia. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I have been taking normal metformin (1000mg per day) since April 2014. It had a strong GI effect on me (10 bathroom trips between bathroom and lunchtime), and truthfully, there were times I couldn't take it at all if I wanted to be able to leave my home due to those side effects. My doctor felt that although metformin commonly has gastro side effects, mine were on the extreme side. He switched me to 1000mg of metformin ER to see if that would help things. It did, however two days after taking the ER, my left leg broke out in hives. Only the left leg, on the front shin area. My doctor switched me back to the regular metformin (but only 500mg at night) to see if it was maybe an additive in the ER version that I might be allergic to. However, neither of us could explain why an allergy ...

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My 8 year old daughter is apparently pre diabetic. Her fasting insulin is 44 which shouldn't be over somewhere around the low to mid 20's, I think was said. At a follow up appointment today w/ her pediatrician he order a couple more blood tests for liver enzyme level and lactic acid. He stated that if these tests are normal he wants to start her on Metformin. Naturally, I begin my Google search and see that it's not recommended for children under 10. Concerning? Yes. In a different situation this happened and my insurance wouldn't even consider paying with or without a prior authorization for the physician. Problem #2. I guess. Anyway a little history. ...She is, in my opinion, severely overweight at 127 lbs, is 1/2 African American, has plenty of extra waistline fat, wa...

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I am having finger burning sensation and small cracking wounds on both of my palms. I am taking Glycomet 500 and 850. Is this a side effect while treating diabetes? ## Hello, Pramod! How are you? I am sorry about the problem that you're having. Those may actually be complications of your diabetes. How have you blood sugar levels been recently? The burning and cracking might be due to your sugar levels being out of control and causing nerve damage.

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doc advised me to take this tablet 3 times a day( after food) i.e morning, afternoon, and night.... so my question is if I consume this tablet 3 times in a day then will it nullify the sugar level I mean will it bring the sugar level below 50 ??? ## Hi Mady, Unfortunately there's no real way of knowing how this medication is going to end up affecting you and your blood sugar levels until you try it enough times to develop a true opinion. The effect this has on someone else's blood sugar levels may be totally different than yours based on several individual and biological factors. But with all do respect, isn't your doctor supposed to be monitoring your progress on a regular basis while you're first starting out on Metformin?

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Could you tell me if the metaformin er 500 mg is gluten free? The tablet has IP 178 imprinted on it. ## Hi Melany, Based on my research, Amneal's 500mg Metformin hydrochloride ER tablets imprinted with IP 178, reportedly contain the following set of inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide + hypromellose + magnesium stearate + microcrystalline cellulose However, gluten as well as gluten derivatives do not appear to be listed here, so you should be safe in that regard. I hope this helps!

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I have been taking Gluconorm G1 (Metformin + Glimepride 1mg) for the last 5 Years. My Fasting Blood Glucose is under Control. I had purchased my Stock of Gluconorn G1 in India, but am presently Residing in Malaysia. My Sock of Medicine is getting over, and I want to know the Brand Name of this Medicine in Malaysia. Will I need a Prescription to Purchase it? Or, can I buy it openly from any Pharmacy in Melaka, Malaysia? Thanks, pl Help. ## want to know economic substitute of Gluconorm G1 ## Hello, @Toots- Based on my research, Gluconorm G1 contains Metformin + Glimepride as the active ingredients. This medication does require a prescription... I'm not sure if there is a different brand name for this medication in Malaysia, so I would just look for a medication that contains the same ...

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I underwent left mastoid surgery during 1st week of March'14.i am a type 2 diabetic patient n take ecosprin av 75 along with metformin,zita100 etc. I noticed that blood ooze out slightly from the operated ear. Is it due to use of blood thinner medicine like ecosprin av75? In that case what's the alternative?

why do people post such important and subject themselves to a potential medical situation- why not just pick up the phone and call YOUR DR. or GO THE PHARMACY AND ASK THEM! Really people!- ## @romine, Well I can't speak for everyone, but I do know that some questions of this nature don't necessarily need to be answered by a doctor specifically. For example, if there is a score line on your pill then it's usually safe to be cut in half, since that's what it's intended for. In the case that there's no dividing line, then it certainly would be a good idea to contact your doctor or pharmacy first and foremost (especially if they are time-released tablets). And even then, not all medical professionals know how a drug is going to end up effecting you until you start ta...

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I was taking H102 by he now I started a new bottle today with a company called Solco Heal pill says 134 on it and nothing on the other side it is round and white ## Hello, Shyann! How are you? Yes, that is the correct medication, this tablet contains 500mgs of Metformin, an oral antidiabetic drug. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, hypoglycemia and flatulence. Is there anything else I can help with?

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My sugar level is 120-160. But i m taking 2 -2 glycomet gp1 morning & evening.but i want to take only 1-1 tablet both times.what will you prescribe? ## I am taking glycomet gp 1 before meals and my sugar levels were under control till the last 3/4 months.Now my fasting sugar is 140 and PPBS is 200. I am lactose intolerant. My doctor has advised me to increase the medicine by half tablet before lunch. I am taking these medicine since last 8 years. I walk regularly for 40 minutes and do exercise and breathing exercises. I have observed that since last 3/4 months my stomach is upset and have constipation. I seek your advice that will it be okay for me to increase the dose as advised by the doctor. Can metformin be taken by lactose intolerant persons? ## Both of you should follow your d...

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