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does it help with weight loss even if u are not a diabetic> ## Hello, Dee! How are you? This tablet contains 500mgs of Metformin and yes, it has helped with weight loss in some people, since it improves insulin resistance. Learn more Metformin details here. However, you shouldn't take it, unless your doctor has prescribed it and instructed you to do so. Are there any other questions or concerns?

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I have not had sugar problem before. But this time the blood test showed 5.5 sugar level and 21 insulin level. As per my GP I am on sugar level is on border and there is nothing to worry but has prescribed metformin Sandoz 500mg. I want to know if I am diabetic. ## Hello, Kaur! How are you doing? As you stated, your GP said that you are borderline, so that would mean that you're not actually diabetic yet, but you are showing the signs that you could become fully diabetic if precautions aren't taken now. Metformin is an oral antidiabetic medication and it may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, flatulence and stomach pain. Learn more Metformin details here. If your doctor feels that you need to take this medication to get things under control, then it would be advisabl...

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Please let me know whether it is alright to take 2.5mg of glyburide in the morning and 500 mg metformin at night ## Hello, Ana! How are you? Has your doctor prescribed them both and instructed you to take them at those times? Both Metformin and Glyburide are oral antidiabetic medications, so they shouldn't be taken unless your doctor has prescribed them for you and, if your doctor has prescribed them, you should take them according to the instructions they've provided you. Learn more Metformin details here. Learn more Glyburide details here. In some cases, where someone's blood sugar is out of control, more than one medication may be prescribed to help gain better control.

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What does the ZYD INDICATE? On metformin 850mg large oval pill with 69 one side Z on other. ## That's just an abbreviation for the manufactured of those tablets, Zydus Pharmaceuticals. Learn more Metformin details here. This is an oral antidiabetic medication that may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, stomach pain and flatulence. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I am 45 years old. My blood sugar level is FBS 163 & PPBS 239 and BP 130/70. I have been taking regularly "gliclazide 80 mg + Metformin 500 mg & amlodepine 5 mg + lisinopril 5 mg". My sugar level not coming to normal level inspite of taking these medicines reguarly. Please advise should I change or add more medicine to keep my Blood Ssurgar in normal level. ## Hello, Kondodi! How are you? What types of foods do you eat? Anything sweet, including fruits will elevated your blood sugar. Additionally, anything high in fat coats the cells, so they can't absorb sugar to burn for energy, which also causes blood sugar elevations. So, the best diet for a diabetic is one that's very low in sugar and fat. Another question is: How much exercise do you get? This is also anoth...

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please advise when to consume the tablet. Is it before breakfast or after breakfast? It is before dinner or after dinner? please advise for consumption ## Hello, Pamanab! How are you? Unless your doctor has instructed otherwise, these medications are normally taken just before a meal, that way they have time to start working by the time you are digesting your food and will experience the greatest blood sugar fluctuations. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache, stomach pain, hypoglycemia and flatulence. Learn more Gliclazide details here. Learn more Metformin details here. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Mom told me there is a new medication for Diabetes that will cause weightloss. Metformin did help me lose 50 pounds but now I am stuck. Even with riding my bike for exercise I am stuck at 175. Help me find the name of this new drug please...thanks in advance for your help. ## I'm sorry, but I am just really not sure which medication you're asking about. There are quite a few antidiabetic medications on the market. Can you try to ask your mother more details, such as the name, or where and when she heard about it? As to the exercise, yes, you will get stuck if you always do the same thing. Your body will adjust and get used to any regular routine, so it will become less effective. Both with dieting and exercise, you have to shake things up, once in awhile, to keep things moving. ...

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What does a Metformin pill look like? What is the lettering on the side of the pill? ## I have been taking 500MG Metformin 2X a day. My old pills had ANDRX 674 on one side and 500 on the other. My latest bottle has Z one one side and 70 on the other. Are the new ones still 500MG? Thank you. ## I HAVE THE SAME QUESTION AS BILL, ANYONE OUT THERE WITH THE ANSWER? ODD LOOKING PILL. ## This is to answer Clifton,yes those are the same type of medication.Different companies manafacture Metformin.Generic medications(such as your metformin) must meet the same requirements as it's branded counterpars Rebeca,like I said to Clifton many companies make Metformin and so there will be many imprints for each indavidual company. ## My pharmacy changed their source for Metformin 1000mg from a pill # ...

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ROUND 500KG 674 ON PILL FOR DIABETES ## I can confirm the pill in description to be Metformin hydrochloride (500 mg); which is an oral anti-diabetic drug in the biguanide class. You can view a detailed description of the drug by clicking on the link below... If you have any more questions or comments to add, please post back so I can further assist you. ## Should I take Co-Metformin before I test my blood or after

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I had my prescription filled and it says 500mg er tab amne, underneath was typed substituted for metformin 500 mg er tab wats, what's the difference ## Hello, Linda! How are you? Sorry about the confusion, pharmacies should really be a bit more precise, but I'm happy to clear this up for you. :-) The only difference is the manufacturer, the original one was manufactured by Watson Pharmaceuticals, which is what the wats stands for and the new one is manufactured by Amneal Pharmaceuticals, as designated by the amne. Rather than saying it's a substitute, they should really have just put a notice on it that it is the same medication, but may look different than that which you'd received before. Learn more Metformin ER details here. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Want to know difference b/w glycomet and glycomet gp2. Also wnat to know functions of both. Does taking glycomet effect body weight. ## Glycomet contains the active ingredient Metformin, while Glycomet GP contains Metformin and Glimepiride. Both are used to help control blood sugar levels and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, weight changes and stomach pain. Learn more Metformin details here. Learn more Glimepiride details here. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I am prescribed Jalra m 500 mg and my dosage is one before breakfast and one before dinner am feeling very tierd ## Hello, Nicky! How are you? Sorry about the problem that you're having. Do you check your blood sugar levels regularly? It's really difficult to say whether this is a side effect of the medication, or due to your sugar levels possibly dropping to low. Have you consulted your doctor? Learn more Metformin details here. What type of foods do you eat?

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I started using metformin last year due to PCOS, I became insulin resistant. Hot flashes, nausea, headaches, diarrhea(if I eat the wrong things) and sleepiness at times have been the side effects that I've experienced. I take 500 mg daily and I would hate to stop taking them because they have assisted in helping me manage my weight. I was wearing anywhere between a size 6 and 8 before I became insulin resistant but when I began to gain weight I went up to a size 14 and exercise/healthy eating was helping very little. Since I've been on the metformin I have dropped down to a size 10 and of course it takes consistently working hard at it and eating right. Are there other alternatives to keep the insulin levels in control so that I can continue to lose weight if I stop taking the m...

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i am under treatment from a reputed doctor for diabetese type 2 and am prescribed gemere p1 tablated before food and metformin 500 after meals. Another reputed institute specialised in deabetology have precribed me glycomet trio 1 which is much effective. guide me which medicine i should continue. ## Since you're asking for guidance on which medication you should use for type 2 diabetes, I feel compelled to share my opinion on another avenue of treatment that may not have been considered. You may not have known this, but type 2 diabetes occurs from the food you eat on a day to day basis and has been proven to be reversed and cured on numerous occasions by simply changing your diet. If you do your homework, there are plenty of testimonies and scientific evidence demonstrating how Dia...

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I have o al pill with 48 on one and93 on other wondered if it as good as mrtformin round 397 on itwhich is the best for diabetics ? ## Hi, David! How are you? Yes, both of these tablets contain 500mgs of Metformin, which is an oral antidiabetic medication. Its side effects may include nausea, dizziness, stomach pain and flatulence. Learn more Metformin details here. Is there anything else I can help with?

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my mother is taking glycomet sr 500mg her sugar level is 570 and now she is having chest pain since 5 days what may be the cause should i stop the medicine ## This contains the active ingredient Metformin, which is an oral antidiabetic medication that's meant to lower and control blood sugar. And what type of chest pain is it? Are you sure it's chest pain? Because this medication can cause some increased gas as a side effect, so that might be causing what she's feeling. Learn more Metformin details here. Has she informed her doctor of the problem? ## I am taking glycomet sr 500 and eltroxin( 0.5 mg) since a month.I am not diabetic. Its just a medicine for prevention as said by my doctor. I was having my periods in regular intervals(26-28 days). But this month I had my period...

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The description of your 500 mg metformin tablet says round white tablet with 145 on it.Min has 134 on it. Is this ok? ## Hi, Sarah! How are you? Both of the tablets that you've mentioned contain 500mgs of Metformin, they are just manufactured by different companies. This is very common, when a medication is available as a generic. Learn more Metformin details here. This is an oral antidiabetic medication that may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, flatulence, stomach pain and low blood sugar. Is there anything else I can help with?

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what is the dosage of triple combination of metformin 500mg + glimepiride 1 or 2 mg + voglibose 0.2 mg ## Hi vijay, I'm not sure if you were aware of this, but you actually just answered your own question within your question. The dosages of this combination are as you stated: metformin 500mg + glimepiride 1 or 2 mg + voglibose 0.2 mg NOTE: the glimepiride is available in 1 or 2mg doses depending on which version you get. Manufactured by: Alkem Laboratories Ltd (based in India) I hope this helps to clear things up!

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I am not diabetic or in any stages. My doctor gave it to me to help with weight loss. I have about 30 lbs to lose and cant get rid of it. I am 55. Will this hurt me to take this? ## It seems that in some people a sluggish metabolism that makes it difficult for them to lose weight can be caused by insulin resistance and it can sometimes be helped by having them take an antidiabetic medication that can improve their body's use of insulin. Learn more Metformin details here. Common side effects may include nausea, dizziness, flatulence and stomach pain. There are possible risks with taking any medication, but only you and your doctor can decide if the possible benefits outweigh them. Have you discussed your concerns with your doctor?

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The tablet above (one tablet twice a day) as taken seems to give tiredness and stomach ooziness. ## Hi, Al! How are you? Metformin is an oral antidiabetic medication and it can cause those types of symptoms as side effects. You may also experience abdominal pain and hypoglycemia. Learn more Metformin details here. Have you consulted your doctor about the problems? Most side effects will wear off after about 4 to 6 weeks, as your body gets used to the medication.

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