Is Metformin Hcl 500 Mg A Water Pill

I have been taking metformin 500 for a year is this a water pill?

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No, it is Not a water pill. Metformin, brand name Glucophage, is used to control high blood sugar.

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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 Essential Medicines (the other being glibenclamide).

Possible side effects:

When prescribed appropriately, metformin causes few adverse effects (the most common is gastrointestinal upset) and is associated with a low risk of hypoglycemia. Lactic acidosis (a buildup of lactate in the blood) can be a serious concern in overdose and when it is prescribed to people with contraindications, but otherwise, there is no significant risk.

You can learn more about this drug on the page for Metformin Details

I hope this information helps!

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