Metformin Forums (Page 20)

I take extended realice metformin my blood sugar high till2 pm does not work fast enough what can I do ## Hello, Jean! How are you? What type of foods do you eat? That can have a great effect of your sugar level, because the medication isn't going to do every thing. Anything with simple sugars, such as sweets and fruits will cause elevations, so will anything high in fat. Do you also exercise each day? That is also vital towards controlling your blood sugar. What dose of Metformin do you take?

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Is it possible to get a prescription for Metforman/glucophage online or to find it online? I am worried, because I have been gaining weight rapidly this past year. I am morbidly obese, and my doctors will not help me because my A1c was only 5.5. I am worried about type 2 diabetes, and I think my A1c is high enough that medicine may benefit me, even though I am technically not diabetic yet. I have read about diabetics who get their A1c below 5.5 with metformin, and there seem to be no adverse affects even when they continue taking the medicine at these levels. I am also having problems with ovulation and was recently diagnosed with endometrial hyperplasia, a condition associated with insulin resistance. I have been struggling to conceive for three years now. Ultrasound shows no evidence ...

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Trying to get help with my medicine, I don't have ins. Anymore. And don't have money. ## Hello, Patricia! How are you? Are you taking the time released formulation or the regular? Do you know what the name brand equivalent is? Such assistance programs are only available for name brand medications, so I need to specific details to see if one is available for you. Thanks!

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what is a white pill with letter aon one side and #12 on the other side Manufactured by aurobindo ## Hello, Lyds! How are you? The tablet with this marking is listed as containing 500mgs of Metformin, which is an oral antidiabetic medication. Learn more Metformin details here. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, flatulence and stomach pain. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I recently was given another generic of metformin hcl 500 by mfg Aurobindo. I was getting the same from the company Teva. Ever since I was switched, I have had very bad diahrea. Are the mfg's so different that I would have problems with one and not the other? ## I have been taking glyburide/metormin 2.5/500 for over 12 years # on pills 5711/2.50/500 three months ago I was sent med with A47 it doe...

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I am taking metformin HCL, Simvastitin and Lisinopril which of these are making Me vomit yellow fluid while sleeping and awake and having diareah ## Hello, Cynthia! How are you doing? Have you been taking them all on an empty stomach? That could have something to do with the vomiting. As to the diarrhea, the Metformin can sometimes cause that. Have you consulted your doctor about the issue?

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I have been taking glibenclamide 5 mg + Metformin 500 mg since long for the treatment of diabetic. But due to increasing level of BS doctor prescribed for Vildagliptin 50 mg. Since I started to take this vildagliptin 50 mg alongwith glibenclamide+Metformin the BS level come to very low having problems like weightage on head, eye problem paid on leg musssle, etc. I stopped to take all the medicies for the time being and now I am feeling comfortable. What you want to say in this regard. Should I continue the medication.... ## Hello there. AS a Pharmacist I must ask you if there is any other medication that you take. How long have you been taking Vildagliptin? Low BS level is a side effect but i can be easly surpassed if you take your meals on a regular basis and if you eat something betwe...

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I am 71 but very active, I am also diabetic type 2 and take metformin and glibencizide every morning and evening. My doctor gave me lisinopril 10mg and bisocor 2.5 mg (half a tablet) for high blood pressure, I am keeping it at approx 125/75 with this medicine. My blood sugar is between 5 and 7 mml and my blood tests are okay. I have had a stress testfor my heart and that was okay, I am overweight at 110kg but am trying to lose weight. I feel shaky inside and lacklustre, could my medicine be causing a reaction. Every time I see my doctor, he sends me for tests and basically they all come back okay. I am not a whining hypochondriac, just a normal guy who would like to feel normal. I live in Zimbabwe where the medical facilities are not that great.

citapin .3 twice a day prescribed to me 70yrs old type 2 diab. pt. wt 62 kg ht 167 cms. side effects, precautions , adverse or conta indications, if any can be taken with Diamicon, and long acting insulin. ## Hello, Suresh! How are you? Cetapin contains the active ingredient Metformin and its side effects may include nausea, dizziness, stomach pain and headache. And yes, it can be taken with the other diabetes medications, unless your doctor has told you to take them all. Do you also make sure to get plenty of exercise? Do you watch what you eat?

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What is the difference between metformin hcl 850 & metformin her 1000? ## Hi Guzman, To answer your question Metformin HCL stands for "Hydrochloride", which from what I could gather, is used as a base to make the pills water-soluble. I haven't come across any specific details on what "HER" would stand for after the drug name. Are you sure it doesn't just say "ER" for extended release? Other than the obvious difference in the dosage you mentioned, the presence of Hydrochloride appears to be the primary difference between the two tablets. Outside of that, there might also be a different set of inactive ingredients (binders/fillers) used. Although, one would have to look up the pill ID in order to get more information on that. You can learn more about th...

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I have a round white metformin pill with a large or capitol H and the number 102 is it 500 mg. I have always had the oblong pill ## Hello, Firechief! How are you? Yes, this is listed as being a 500mg Metformin tablet, it's manufactured by Heritage Pharmaceuticals. It is normal for your pharmacy to sometimes provide you with medication from a different manufacturer, because whichever one they have in stock will depend on who was offering the cheapest price, when they needed to restock their supply. It is how they keep prices as low as possible for customers without insurance. Is there anything else I can help with?

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i have the problem of pcod, am taking metformin tablet for last one yr and my periods became regular again last two months i dont have so i took preganancy test but its negative. today i took meprate 10 mg to get periods with 2 hrs i have bleeding. What i have to do?

My blood sugar levels were 150F & 266PP while I was taking Glibenclamide 5mg + Metformin 500mg along with Vildagliptin 50mg. Now that my sugar levels decreased to 70F & 96 PP, should I continue to take Vildagliptin 50mg? Please advise. ## Hello, Kondodi! How are you? What has your doctor advised? They are the best person to help you decide what is safe and appropriate for you. Are you experiencing problematic symptoms from those low numbers? ## Dear Verwon, Thanks for your reply. You are right that doctors are the best ones to advise better but still the purpose of wring thoguh this form was to recheck the advise given by my doctor as sometimes one can give get better tips than the doctor given as they might have experienced such situation and got remedy. Hope you got the point.

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what is the osm type of metformin er can't find anything on it and my NP can't either except it costs very much ## OSM is used to designate it as being osmotic, it's used to make sure that you get a maximum extended/time released formulation of the medication. That's why it costs more, it's not a typical generic, because it doesn't have the usual leeway that they are allowed to have, it is tested more rigorously and adheres to much stricter release requirements. Is there anything else I can help with?

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WHY SHOULDN'T PEOPLE OVER 80 TAKE METFORMIN? PLEASE GIVE AS MANY OF THE REASONS INVOLVED AS POSSIBLE. THANK YOU ## Elderly people can be much more sensitive to the effects of the medication, which could cause dangerously low blood sugar levels. In many cases, doctors will have them stop using these types of medications and switch to something such as insulin, so they can monitor their blood sugar and make easier dosage adjustments, as needed. Additionally, elderly people can be more susceptible to renal damage and failure, while taking oral antidiabetic medications. Are there any other questions or concerns?

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Walmart in US is d/c this brand Sandoz Metformin GP 124. Pl. let me know if you are aware of a pharmacy which still has this brand. thanks ## Hello, Minuma! How are you? It's not that a pharmacy really discontinues carrying any brand, but that they will carry whichever one was offering the cheapest price, when they needed to restock their supply. Thus, if another company underbid Sandoz, they are now the one that Wal-Mart carries. However, you can try asking them if they can order it back in for you. What is your general location? That would enable someone to suggest a pharmacy if they know of one that has it in stock in your area.

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I was prescribed Metformin and was told to take 500 MG twice a day with breakfast and dinner. I am having a hard time remembering to take it with dinner, is it okay to take both at one time? ## Hello, Bethany! How are you? No, it needs to be taken at a different time of day to help gain better control of your blood sugar levels, which is why you were told to take it at breakfast time and at dinner time. However, if you are having that much of a problem remembering, you should contact your doctor about it. There is a time released formulation of this medication that they may be able to prescribe for you as an alternative, so you'd only need to take it once a day. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Okay thank you! I don't take it because I am diabetic, I take it because I ...

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i have been taking metformin. the label said metformin 500mg HCL. for a better price i had my prescription transferred to another drugstore for i still had several refills left. the label at the new drugstore says metformin 500mg. her. is metformin 500mg hcl the same as metformin 500mg her? ## Yes, it's the same medication, just a different abbreviation that the new pharmacy is using. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Is the HER an extended release (500mg)

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My brother had a urine test and was told he had traces of drugs as in Benzodiozine. He takes Metformin, Bezalipmono, and Simvastatin. Please someone tell me if Metformin is the cause? This is urgent as may jeopardise his job! Thank you. ## If you got a false positive for benzodiazepines (like Xanax or Valium) whoever did the test should have send it to a lab for a GC/MS confirmation. It would probably be best to get a consult from and medical review officer MRO. An MRO is a doctor trained to interpret drug test results and say what might be causing a false positive. Was the test a urine dip test like you can find at the store. If so it definitely should have been sent to a lab for GC/MS confirmation. GC/MS is the "gold standard" for any type of drug testing.

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When this tablet to be taken? Before meal or after meal? ## Hello, how are you? Unless your doctor has instructed otherwise, this should be taken just before a meal. That way it has a chance to start working by the time you are digesting your food, which is when you'd normally experience the biggest blood sugar fluctuations. Learn more Metformin details here. Learn more Glimepiride details here. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, stomach pain, flatulence and low blood sugar. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Is the Metformin A14 pill an extended release tablet? My mother has difficulty swallowing the pill. I want to know if I can crush it up for her? Please help! ## Hello, Milton! How are you? No, this is listed as being a regular release 1,000mg tablet. Learn more Metformin details here. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, hypoglycemia, flatulence and stomach pain. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Thank you soooo much!

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