Metformin Forums (Page 7)

Trying to get information for assistance for a Patient Assistance Program. The name of the drug is Metformin HCL 500 Mg Tablets. This is for my 84 yr old Mother. ## Metformin is on WalMart's $4 plan, which Target copys. At either place, you can get 30d for $4; at WalMart (maybe Target too, not sure) you can get 90d for $10 ## You can get it at Publix pharmacy free ## I think the advice provided by the other posters is good and you should check it out. Since this is a generic medication, there aren't regular assistance programs to help with it. Does you mother have any type of insurance coverage? The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, flatulence, stomach pain, diarrhea, and hypoglycemia.

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It's been 2 yrs since I experienced erectile dysfunction. Have visited a number of Dr's. For help but to no avail. One dr diagnosed with hypertension, acute cardiac condition and kidney complications. As chronic diseas treatment I take metformin, zartan Co 50/12,5 & simvascor 10 mg tablets. Could this treatment be the cause for my ed? IF YES what else is a viable in the market that can reverse the current condom? I am desperate indeed. ## Yes, the medications could be the cause of your ED, according NIH reports. You may also experience dizziness, headache, nausea, dry mouth, stomach pain, and diarrhea. As to reversing the condition, there are other medications you can try that might not cause the same side effect. Have you consulted your original prescribing doctor?

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I received my metformin 500 Er pills, white elliptical, for diabetes 2. I was given 3 bottles 360 each. I opened the 3rd bottle and noted the pills are a little smaller and instead of IP 178 on the pill...it has 101 imprinted on one side and the other side is blank. What did they give me. Is it metformin 500 Er or a mistake? ## Hello, Diane! How are you? I can't find anything in the databases with this marking. Can you please double check and post back? The FDA lists the typical side effects of Metformin as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, diarrhea, flatulence, and stomach pain.

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I JUST GOT A REFILL ON MY METFORMIN. THE NEW NAME ON IT IS AMNEAL AND IT IS LIKE NOT TAKING ANYTHING AT ALL. MY SUGARS HAVE BEEN IN THE 340 RANGE. MY SUGARS HAVE NEVER BEEN THIS HIGH. I BELIEVE MY PREVIOUS BRAND NAME WAS EITHER SOLCO OR WATSON. ANY SUGGESTIONS AS TO WHAT I SHOULD DO? ## Hello, Dooda! How are you doing? Has there been any change? With sugar levels that high, you need to see your doctor. If the pills from Amneal aren't working for you, you may need to switch to a different medication for awhile. The FDA lists the typical side effects of Metformin as possibly including nausea, dizziness, flatulence, stomach pain and hypoglycemia. Are you on any other medications? ## I have the same problem with Amneal Metformin...it's like I'm not taking anything at all.

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I am taking Galvus 50/500 one tab in breakfast time, then tribet 1 at lunch and tribet 2 at dinner. my rating coming 180 fasting and pp 205 pl advise. doing regular one hour exercise in gym and normal food. little sweet at night for only taste. pl pl advise hopw to control. and thanku ## i am 32 years.diabetic since 2011 .yesterday i visited my doctor after having the problem hypo symptom even at 95 reading in accu chek .doctor changed the dose of galvus and tribet 2 half with galvus met 50 annd tribet 1 .i have an query will both metformin content will lower my sugar levels or with symptoms .

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Found a round white pill with G and 10 underneath it.. Nothing on the other side. What is it? ## Hello, Gerry! How are you? This tablet is manufactured by Ingenus Pharmaceuticals and they list it as containing 500mgs of Metformin. The FDA classifies this as an oral antidiabetic agent and lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, stomach pain and hypoglycemia. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Could it be metformin maybe generic? Round whit tablet with a G and a 10 under G. Blank on opposite side? ## What is the difference between Metformin 1P178 (long white) and the G10 (round white) pills? Is the G10 generic? My husband started bleeding when he was switched to the G10 by the pharmacy.

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i have b taken for 2 week and my belly look like i going to blow out ## Hello Anita! How are you? This tablet is manufactured by Amneal Pharmaceuticals and they list it as containing 500mgs of Metformin, which the FDA classifies as an oral anti-diabetic medication. Bloating is listed as a normal side effect of this medication, along with nausea, dizziness, headache, flatulence and hypoglycemia. However, the good news is that side effects tend to be transient and go away, after your body gets used to the medication. You should see an improvement in about 2 more weeks, if not, please consult your doctor. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Does metformin work for people with high blood pressure and can anyone take it?

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I have been diabetic for the last 12 years. My current age is 50 and U have been prescribed gemer-2 and tredaptive 1000mg/20mg. I am suffering from flushing and nausea. Is it because of this and since i need to control my sugar and triglyceride levels? Please help me. ## i need to control my sugar and triglyceride levels without being overwhelmed by side effects of drugs ## My husband is as well a Diabetic. I have not heard of the medication your are taking. He is now insulin dependent. When he found out that he was a diabetic they started him with Metformin, Invokana and Trajenta. He has also on a high blood pressure medication which had nothing to do with the Diabetes. Prior to him taking in food he does his blood to see how low/high he is with sugar. Once that is done the meter tells...

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My sugar level fbs is 144 and pp is 177. Give me advice about the medicine. regards Satya Narayan Mohapatra ## why metformin tablets given to PCoD patients ## My blood sugar level isbelow 110/200.no BP. I am taking glycomat gp1 in morning and maxformine 20/150 and glycomat gp1in night. Please suggest.

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I am a diabetic. My sugar level fluctuates, but when I take medicine/vitamins it comes down to about 120. However, when I drink some wine or eat snacks, etc., it jumps to 250. The issue is, when I take my medicine (metformin)/B-vitamins I get body and joint pain. Please advise a possible solution to my problem. ## Your blood sugar will always fluctuate, that is normal, there will never be a time that it hits one steady level and stays there. What you eat, what you drink, your activity levels, and your overall health will always cause it to change, according to NIH reports. The typical side effects of Metformin are listed as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, flatulence, and diarrhea. Are you taking your medication regularly, or only when you think you need it? Are you on an...

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I got hairfinity and I am taking 250mg of metformin in the morning and 250 at dinner time will that hurt if I take them togeather. ## Hello, April! How are you? Before investing a lot of money into Hairfinity, you should be made aware that your hair length and growth rate are set by your genetics and there is nothing that will change that. While the proper nutrients can improve the health of your hair and make it look better, nothing can make it grow longer or faster than has been generically predetermined. That said, since it is just basically a multivitamin, there shouldn't be any issues taking it with the Metformin, unless your doctor says that you shouldn't take it. It is listed by the manufacturer as containing Vitamin A, C, Calcium, D3, B1, b2, b3, b6, Folic Acid, B12, Bio...

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Metformin DOES CAUSE MEMORY LOSS!!!!!!! I know, it causes me to lose memory.... .short term memory loss. I am now dealing with this and will seem my doctor to see if there is another drug I can take that does not cause this. THE THING IS THAT THE DOCTORS KNOW THAT IT CAN CAUSE MEMORY LOSS, BUT SUBSCRIBE IT ANY WAY. THE MANUFACTURERERS KNOW TOO BUT ARE JUST AFTER THE MONEY. ## Hello, Marlene! How are you? I'm sorry about the problem you're having. However, all medications carry the risk of causing side effects, some more serious and problematic than others. In most cases they are transient and will go away, after about a month, once your body gets used to a medication. When prescribing something, your doctor has to evaluate whether there is greater risk from giving you the medica...

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I have pcos. My Dr. has prescribed me glycomet SR 500 mg. I wanna know what are its side effects and what is its use? ## Glycomet contains the active ingredient Metformin, this is an oral anti-diabetic medication. It is used to help lower blood sugar and, sometimes, to treat PCOS. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, dry mouth and low blood sugar. You can read more on it here: Is there anything else I can help you with? ## when this tablet should be taken ? before the meals or after the meals? ## sir.....my father is a dibatics pataint...filling pain in his body..his level of dibetics is low please piscribes some medicene for him...now he is taking glycomet500 sr.... thanking you ## hi, I take glycomet500sr in the evening after meal, but it comes out with the stool in th...

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What happens if x Met sr 500mg tab is consumed on an empty stomach? ## Actually, that's when it should be taken, on an empty stomach just before a meal. This contains the active ingredient Metformin in a time released formulation, it is an oral antidiabetic medication that's used to help lower and control blood sugar. Taking it just before a meal allows some of the medication to start being released, so it can start working to help control your blood sugar by the time you are digesting your food. Side effects to this medication may include nausea, dizziness, flatulence and low blood sugar. Learn more XMet-SR details here. Are there any other questions I can help with? ## Will xmet 500mg works after food to control sugar, coz I am using it and my sugar level is 215mg/dl after foo...

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i recentaly knew that metformin is available with alpha lipoic acid.. is it true? can you suggest me the brand name of this combination and other detail about this drug? ## What country are you referring to? I haven't seen anything about it being available in the U.S., because there is generally some concern about Alpha Lipoic Acid being used with Metformin, since they tend to potentiate the effects of each other and cause hypoglycemia. ## is it so that metformin is not available with the combination of alpha lipoic acid in india? ## is this combination ( alpha lipoic acid with metformin) available in india ## i want to know about this combination in indian market... can you help me? ## helo.i want to know name of marketed formulation of metformin with aplha lipoic acid.can u pls te...

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My wife is suffering from the condition of LVF, chronic heart disease, diabetes and some kidney problem. Can regular use of Ivabrad 5 mg medicine have any side effects relating to an increase in creatinine? ## That could be due to this medication, others she may be taking, or it could be related to her diabetes. It's very difficult to determine just from the basic information you've provided in your post. What has her doctor said was causing it? Does she take any other medications? ## I had a pacemaker implanted 100 days ago & I am using ivabrad medicine. I'd like to know about the potential side effects I may encounter, if any. ## My husband had angioplasty done last friday and is experiencing symptoms of of copd/asthma due to this ivabrad... suffering from shortness of...

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I weighed in at first at 180 and im 5'3 1/2 tall. So I started this medication on the third of last month. so far i lost only 5 pounds and like 4 inches of my waist. this medicine makes me feel dizzy, light headed. hot. cold. i get hot flashes. i throw up. every side effect possible i have had with these. im not sure if i would recommend them. yes they make you loose weight but everybody's body is different. I honestly have taken it like 5 times. I get way too sick and weak. ## I am very sorry about all the side effects you've experienced. However, you should be aware that the FDA has issued an import alert regarding this product. Evaluations have shown it to contain a mix of possibly dangerous drugs, including diuretics, laxatives, thyroid hormones, depressants and antihist...

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I am taking Glimpiride 2 mg in the morning (in empty stomach) and Glucomet tablet (combination of metformin 500mg and glimpiride 2 mg) after breakfast. Is it OK to consume Glimpiride 2mg tablet, twice a day? ## How often has your doctor instructed you to take it? These medications are most commonly used to help lower and control blood sugar. The NIH lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, diarrhea, stomach pain, and hypoglycemia. Do you also watch your diet and gets lots of exercise?

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I got my Metformin refilled and I always have gotten the white oval tablet that has IP 178 on it. This time it is a large round pinkish beige color with M and then underneath that is MN2. Please let me know if this is a form of Metformin? ## Yes, this tablet is manufactured by Mylan Pharmaceuticals and they list it as containing 500mgs of Metformin in a time released formulation. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, stomach pain, flatulence, and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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SIDE AFFECT OF METFORMIN HCL500MG TAB ## Metformin, a generic for Glucophage, is used to treat Diabetes. Side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, dry mouth and headache. You can read more here: Is there anything else I can help you with? ## how safe is it to take metformin hcl 500mg with hydrochlorot 12.5mg,prednisone,levothyroxin 50mcg ? ## Well, only your doctor can decide if it is appropriate and safe for you to use any certain combination of medications. Are they aware of what all you are taking? Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic, used to help control blood pressure and edema. Prednisone is a corticosteroid, used to treat allergic reactions, pain and inflammation. Levothyroxine is a thyroid hormone. As to possible interactions, the use of the Levothyroxine and the Prednisone ma...

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