Metformin Forums (Page 22)

I've been taking metformin 500 mg tabs for 2yrs and this is the 1st time I've received a pill with 397 on one side and blank on other and it smells really bad. Never had any metformin smell! Is this really metformin? ## HI, Kimie! How are you? Yes, the round, white tablet with 397 on it contains 500mgs of Metformin. And to be honest, if you've never had one where you had to smell that awful odor before, you were very fortunate. That is completely normal and very disgusting. Learn more Metformin details here. Is there anything else I can help with?

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can sugar patient with 225mg/dl can use ds pill ## Hi, Vicky! How are you? Yes, that's exactly what this medication is used for, both Metformin and Gliclazide are antidiabetic drugs that are used to help lower and control blood sugar. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, flatulence, stomach pain and hypoglycemia. Learn more Metformin details here and there are more Gliclazide details here. Is there anything else I can help with?

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What is this pill? White, scored, capsule shaped that says GMP-12 ## Hi Kerry, Unfortunately I haven't been able to find a pill that matches your description exactly. The closest match I've found is Metformin (1000 mg); which is an oral anti-diabetic 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. It is a white oval pill with the imprint GP 128 (divided by a score line) Manufacturer: Sandoz Pharmaceuticals Inc. National Drug Code (NDC): 00781-5052 Has anyone seen a pill like the one Kerry has described? If so, please post back with any information you can provide. Thanks!

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I have been taking metformin 500 for a year is this a water pill? ## No, it is Not a water pill. Metformin, brand name Glucophage, is used to control high blood sugar. ## BL is correct, Metformin is not a water pill. It is a diabetic medication in the biguanide class that is indicated for the treatment of diabetes, type 2, polycystic ovary syndrome, female infertility, and insulin resistance syndrome. Metformin works by suppressing glucose production by the liver and is the only antidiabetic drug that has been conclusively shown to prevent the cardiovascular complications of diabetes. It helps reduce LDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels, and is not associated with weight gain. As of 2010, metformin is one of only two oral antidiabetics in the World Health Organization Model List of E...

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I am taking glycomet 1gm once daily and i am experencing small white ulcers in mouth and acidity.is it related to the medicine or some thing else. ## Glycomet contains the active ingredient Metformin, which is an oral antidiabetic medication that's used to help lower blood sugar. It can cause some acidity as a side effect, but from what I've found, it doesn't usually cause canker sores. Learn more Glycomet details here. Have you consulted your doctor?

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I am suffering with PCOD My Dr. has suggested me to take Ovacare forte with bigomet SR* 500 is this combination useful in pregnancy?? ## Are you pregnant? Ovacare is a nutritional supplement that can be given to help with various medical conditions, whether a woman is pregnant or not. It just contains a variety of vitamins. Learn more vitamin information here. And from what I can find, Bigomet SR contains a time released formulation of Metformin, which is an oral antidiabetic medication. It is often given to a woman that suffers from PCOD, because it has been shown that the condition can be helped by improving insulin resistance. Learn more Metformin information here. ## HI I HAVE TAKEN 10 TABLET OF BIGOMET SR* 500 AT ONE TIME,BECAUSE OF THIS WHAT WILL EFFECT ON BODY

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For my Diabetes Melitus which was detected 4 years ago when I was 67 years old I have, under doctor's supervision, been through a whole range of oral diabetis medicines which have basically been Metformon 500 mg tablets with various additives. These have not been of much help. My present figures are 188 (fasting) and 253 ( 2 hours after eating). The latest medicines I am on are Jalra M 50 mg + Tribet 2, one of each twice daily at 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. I would like to know how effective other diabetics have found this combination of drugs, and what side effects can be expected. ## Side effects of the combination of diabetic drugs as above ## Jalra-M contains the active ingredients Vidagliptin and Metformin, both of which are oral antidiabetic medications. Tribet-2 contains Glimepiride an...

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Hi Dose metformin 500 mg come in diffrent sizes please let me know ## Did you mean the size of the pill or the dosage? In either case, the answer is actually yes. This is a generic medication, which is used to treat Diabetes, not a name brand, so it is manufactured by many different companies and the size and shape of the tablets can vary from company to company. It is also available in several different dosages, to help someone get their blood sugar levels under control. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I am diabetic and having gout pains also taking metformin SR 500mg, Febuxostat-40 daily.Pl suggest daily diet chart. ## HELLO MY PILL HAS 93 ON ONE SIDE 48 ON OTHER MY DOCTOR JUST UP MY DOSAGE .FROM 2 A DAY TO 4 IS THIS MED FOR CONTROLLING MY DIABETES .AND ALSO WHN IS THE BEST...

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My doughter is 7 yr old & Type 1 diabetic since last 8-9 months, Recently docter has advised Tab GLYCOMET 250 twice daily along with insulin. Pl advice is it safe for her & what will be the side effect on her in terms of long run. Which other oral medicine is helpfull in case of Type 1 diabeties. Please advice insulin pumps are advisable for her & how much its cost and which make is trusted one. ## Hi, Raja! Sorry to hear about your daughters medical issue. Glycomet contains the active ingredient Metformin, it is an effective oral anti-diabetic medication. For the most effectiveness, she should take it just before a meal, so it has time to start working by the time she is done eating and will need the most help controlling her blood sugar. Learn more Glycomet details here. T...

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please give me list of brand names of drugs containing metformin and sitagliptin in combination and their producers and marketers ## please give me list of brand names of drugs containing metformin and sitagliptin in combination and their producers and marketers ## i nneed cheap brands

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I would like to know what this pill is please, small white pill with a G scored then Z and plain back. I have came across it in my home and it doesn't belong to any meds I recognise so worried where its came from. Help appreciated. ## Hi sonia, The closest match I can find is Gliclazide (80 mg); which is a white round pill with the imprint G Z on one side divided by a score line and C on the back. Gliclazide is an oral hypoglycemic (anti-diabetic drug) and is classified as a sulfonylurea. From what I can gather, this medication is manufactured in the UK and Canada, it is sometimes combined with the U.S. drug Metformin. Do you think this could be your pill?

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It I s a big oval shape tablet,it has 104 on one side,and on the other it looks like a the letter A with extra line on it ## Hi Mike, The closest match I've been able to locate is a white oval pill with the imprint A on one side and 1 4 on the back divided by a score line. This pill is Metformin (1000 mg); which 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 diabetes has been limited by safety concerns. It is also used in the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome, and has been investigated for other diseases where insulin resistance may be an important factor. Metformin works by suppressing glucos...

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Small white pill with G Z separated by the score down the middle on one side and plain scored on the back. I found this pill on my kitchen floor and I want to know if its one of my kids friends or completely innocent. I'm a nurse but don't recognise it. Help appreciated. ## I believe its innocent. I'm in Korea right now and have bronchitis and i was just looking for the same info as the doctor has given me this same G Z white round tablet. Since i dont speak korean i have been searching for info. So far, no luck. But i take it that the pill you found is innocent. If it was anything recreational they probably would have been a bit more careful with it lol. ## The research I've done leads me to believe that this pill may be from Canada, but I am not totally certain of that...

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I Am 60 Years Old and have just been diagonised with High Blood Sugar , Dr. asked me to take Glycomet 500mg three times a day but taking two tablets seem be Ok , got Constipation which I never had what is the Reason ???? ## HI, Mohan! How are you? You say that taking two tablets seems to be okay, but what are you basing that on? Are you checking your blood sugar levels regularly? These tablets contain the active ingredient Metformin and it usually causes diarrhea as a side effect, along with nausea, dizziness and flatulence. It really isn't known to cause constipation. Learn more Glycomet details here. Are you taking anything else new? Are you eating a different diet now?

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Metformin 500 mg.--not the osmotic form..used in type 2 diabetes..is there a pharmacy in Milwaukee, Wi. or mail order co. that carries the Metformin--500 mg. from Watson Lab? ## I'm sorry, but there's no central database of which pharmacy anywhere, whether brick&mortar or mail order, carries any given medication by any certain manufacturer. Such information would be dynamic and very hard to keep updated, anyway. Have you tried asking your pharmacy if they can order it in for you? Do you have a problem taking the other ones?

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I am non diabetic but obese 48-year-old female. My doctor gave me Glucomet 500 mg half tablet morning and half tablet in the night for weight reduction. Is it safe for a non diabetic to take diabetic medicine? ## HI, Malathi! Yes, it's safe as long as your doctor is going to be supervising you regularly. When it's used in such cases, it's due to your doctor suspecting that you may be insulin resistant, thus an antidiabetic medication may help improve your situation and enable you to lose weight. You may experience some side effects from it, such as nausea, headache and flatulence. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Was taking Metformin HCL ER TABS 750mg by Teva. Got new insurance and they sent Metformin ER TAB 750mg by Watson. Are they the same? ## They are both the same medicaton, the HCL just stands for Hydrochloride, which designates the precise chemical salt the medication is derived from and wasn't included as an abbreviation on the second one from Watson. Learn more Metformin details here. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Was taking metformin er 750 mg with side effects (by amneal lab). Picked up prescription from pharmacy for metformin er 750 mg from andrx lab. Anyone takin this med from andrx lab? If so, what side effects should I look for? I believe this company is also Watson mfg . Correct me if I am wrong. Thanks in advance for the info ## I am buying Metformin at Walmart ...

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i have been diognised with diabetes for the last three months .i have experienced a loe libido and a problem wth ma eye sight .dies glycomet have these side effects coz i use it daily as prescribed by the doctor ## Hi, Kceee! Sorry about the issues you're having. Actually, there is a much higher chance that these symptoms have been caused by the diabetes itself and not the medication. Especially if your blood sugar was out of control for awhile and only recently diagnosed with corrective measures taken. It could also be due to you body adjusting to the changes in your blood sugar levels that are being caused by the medication. But the best thing you can do is consult your doctor, so they can discover what's causing the problems. Learn more Glycomet details here. Are you also wat...

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I am a type - 2 diabetic patient and my sugar level 265 fasting and 345 pp.My diabetologist prescribed me HUMAN MIXTARD 30/70 40UTS BD; ZITA 120MG 1 od; GP-4MG 1BD; GLINATE 120MG 1bd. I do walking for 45 mts daily. With all these my fasting sugar is 165 and pp 245. Am to to increase the dosage of zita or what else to take to keep my sugar level under control. Metformin does not suits me as it induces dyhorea.

if a diabetic person taking glycomet gp2 forte before dinner observe metformin part come out with stool in the morning what conclusion may be drwan about absorption of the medicine in the body.pl guide. ## The Metformin is actually slowly released into your body, to give better blood sugar control for a longer period of time. Basically what you saw in your stool was just the outer shell of the pill, but the medication was still released into your body, just as it should be. The entire tablet isn't meant to be dissolved and broken down, so seeing it in your stool is perfectly normal. Is there anything else I can help with?

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