Metformin Question

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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White, oval pill. 500 on one side, hourglass and 4435 on other side. My question is: is the the extended release form of Metformin? I'm getting different results, and in past the pills have said XR500. Thanks fo ryour help. ## Yes, since you were obviously already looking at the regular online databases and getting conflicting information, I checked it out in a professional database that I use just so I can answer questions here like this, and yes, it is the extended release version, 500mgs. ## Thanks for that, Vernon. Guess it's just me! D ## LOL! No, not just you, many people have trouble finding the exact information they are seeking on a pill, the internet doesn't make it easy. That is why I am here, and what my job is, to help find the info when someone else has trouble...

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long white oval pill, 500 on one side, 4435 on other side ## The pill in description is Metformin hydrochloride extended release (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.

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for diabtes type 2 white metformin 500 mg bid caplet ## Yes, Metformin 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... Just curious, but have you ever looked into any natural methods for controlling the diabetes? Type 2 diabetes can be "cured" on a raw food diet consuming lots of fruits, veggies, seeds and nuts. I hope this can shed some light for you for other options besides prescription meds. Please post back if you have any more questions or comments to add.

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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 took Metformin once a day. Then the Dr. wanted me to take two a day. I took 2 a day then saw it was making me feel bad, tired, sleepy, no energy in the afternoon. I stopped the 2 dose & went back to 1. A month later I tried again with 2 a day. Now my muscles hurt like they have arthritis, hurting in muscles not joints. After 3 weeks of trying I stopped the 2 dose & went back to 1. My question is should I go to Dr. & have they change it all together or take 1 metformin & something else with it. I am afraid the Metformin is hurting my body because I am having bad reactions to 2. ## Hello, Debbie! How are you doing? I'm sorry about the way you're feeling. However, some of your symptoms were likely due to your body adjusting to the lowered sugar levels from taking ...

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White oval shaped tablet scored with 93 on one side and 7267 on back ## Located a match it's Metformin hydrochloride ER 500 mg, which is the first-line drug for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, particularly in overweight and obese people and those with normal kidney function, and evidence suggests it may be the best choice for people with heart failure. To learn more click on the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? Pleae post back if you do. ## Metformin (INN; trade names Glucophage, Glucophage XR, Riomet, Fortamet, Glumetza, Obimet, Dianben, Diabex, Diaformin, and others) (pronounced /mtfrmn/) is an oral anti-diabetic drug from the biguanide class. It is the first-line drug for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, particularly in overweight and obese p...

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i have been taking meformin for a month and i have headach all the time is rhere anything i can do or take to stope the headach ## To answer your first question regarding "What is Metformin"; Metformin is used alone or with other medications, including insulin, to treat type 2 diabetes (condition in which the body does not use insulin normally and, therefore, cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood). Metformin is in a class of drugs called biguanides. Metformin helps to control the amount of glucose (sugar) in your blood. It decreases the amount of glucose you absorb from your food and the amount of glucose made by your liver. Metformin also increases your body's response to insulin, a natural substance that controls the amount of glucose in the blood. As far as the ...

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long whitenpill with #571 on it ## The pill in description is confirmed to be Metformin hydrochloride ER (500 mg); which is an oral anti-diabetic drug in the biguanide class. NOTE: The full description is 571 with a triangular symbol next to it and on the other side there is the number 500. 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.

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I took a Metformin ER 500mg today for the first time but I cut it in half because I didn't know that I wasn't supposed to. I took the first half and then saw that I was supposed to take it whole so I took the other half. I'm just wondering if I'm in any danger? ## Since it is time released tablet, you could get too much of the medication at once, so you will need to watch for the signs of low blood sugar, which could include: dizziness, drowsiness, tremors and fainting. You may want to make sure you have something sweet on hand that can bring it up, fast, such as a small glass or orange juice and then, when feeling better, a sandwich or something to help keep it up longer. Are there any other questions? ## how long / how many hours does metformin ER act? ## AJJAx, they s...

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Hi, Will this tablet Metformin work out for Obesity, It is been suggested for me for reducing weight. I am post renal transplant person which happened 12 yrs before.Please advise Thanks Narmadha ## Similarly to my answer to your other question, more details are needed. What other medications do you take? Do you have any other medical conditions? Learn more weight loss details here. Have you tried just using proper diet and exercise to lose the weight?

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I Take Metformin Is It Ok To Diazepam As Well ## NO Problem. ## I have two different pills. One says APO on one side and on reverse it is scored and has an'M' and 500 on it. The other metformin pill ( that I was used to 0 is oblong and unscored with #93 on one side and 48 on the other. Both are to 500mg. Are they really the same..just different manufacturs? Appreciate info befor I take the 'new' round one. Thanks. ## Joy, yes they are both the same medication and dosage, just manufactured by different companies. Ann, you should check with your doctor or pharmacist to be certain, but I did not find any interactions listed between the two medications. Are there any other questions or comments?

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what are its side effects ## Metofrmin is an oral antidiabetic medication, used to help lower and control blood sugar. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, flatulence and low blood sugar. Read more: Are there any questions or comments? ## What to no if metaformin can help me to get pregnant

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white oblong72-14 93 ## The pill in description is Metformin hydrochloride (1000 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. ## How would you translate Metformin hcl 1000 mg in spanish?

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Anyone that has questions about their medication, should always consult with their Pharmacist they are a wealth of information. ## I have been taking metformin hcl 500 mg tab. My prescription looks different. The round white tablet has I45 on one side. Is this metformin hci 500? ## I'm taking Metformin Hcl Er 500mg tablet, and my husband i taking Metformin HCL 500mg tablet , is ther any different in the medication ## They are a wealth of information, or it may be better to say that they should be, because not all of them make themselves available to help customers with questions, especially in some of the larger chain stores that have a lot of customers. Enid, the ER designates yours as being a time released formulation and since there's no ER, SR, XR, CR or etc. listed with his...

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by Teva, white oval pill, blank on one side and 142 printed on the other. Looks different than my previous pills, just want to double check. ## this was my post, found out that the pharmacy had the wrong manufacturer on the label. Mystery solved. Thanks! ## Pharmacies, unfortunately, do make mistakes, luckily in your case it was just something incorrect on the label and not something dangerous! :-) Metformin is an oral antidiabetic medication. Read more: Does anyone have any questions?

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Have two refills -180 tablets and they smell really bad -like dead fish. Returned to Pharmacy. Why the smell and how much of the risk for me? Thank you. ## Hello, Neb! How are you? There is no risk to you and there is nothing wrong with those tablets. Metformin actually does smell horrible, it's just that some manufacturers use a coating on them to prevent the odor. This is an oral antidiabetic medication that's most commonly used to help lower and control blood sugar levels. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, stomach pain, flatulence, diarrhea and hypoglycemia. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Thank you ,all I was wondering if it is safe to use it. Thanks again. ## Yes, it is safe to use and you're very welcome! Are there any other questions or concerns?

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How should these pills be taken ..I have to take it 3 times a day so my question is how many hours apart?..Right now I am taking it 5 hours apart..9:30 ..2:30 and 7:30 is this ok? ## It's usually meant to be taken with your meals, unless your doctor has instructed you otherwise, since it's used to help control blood sugar. Generally, it should be taken just before you start eating, so it has a chance to start working, by the time you are digesting your food. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, flatulence and stomach pain. Is there anything else I can help with?

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a round tablet with GP 124 on one side and blank on the other side ## Yes, that is correct, this does contain 500mgs of Metformin, used to treat Type 2 diabetes. Common side effects can include: nausea, flatulence, low blood sugar and diarrhea. You can read more about the medication here: Do you have any questions? ## What is the difference between Metformin HCL 500mg (round tab with GP 124) and Metformin HCL 500mg ER ( oval tab with 142)?Is the first one not ER? ## what is the difference between Metformin HCL XR 500 and metformin 500mg tab sandoz? ## what is the difference between Metformin HCL XR 500mg tab and Metformin 500 mg tab Sandoz? ## I take 500mg of metformin for blood sugar-diabetes and biotin 5000mg for my very soft nails and weak hair. My ? Is are there any reaction to this...

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Dr ordered Metformin HCL ER 24hr 500mG (OSM) and the mail order pharmacy is sending Fortamet.500mG Is there a difference between what the Dr ordered and the generic Metformin HCL ER 24 ?.......I know that Fortamet is a brand and costs much more than the generic.Metformin HCL ER 24 hrs.......Waht does the (OSM) indicate? ## The Fortamet is the same as what your doctor prescribed, it is just a name brand, rather than a generic. Learn more Metformin details here. From what I can find, the OSM stands for Osmotic, it is used to stress that you get a maximized extended release version, which is what the Fortamet is. Are there any other questions or comments?

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