Metformin Table

dietabetic ## Yes, this medication is used to help lower and control blood sugar levels. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, stomach pain, diarrhea, flatulence, and hypoglycemia. Is there anything else I can help with?

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my tablet has no writing on it and tastes disgusting, is this metformin? ## If there are no markings on it, then I am sorry, but it is going to be difficult to say what the tablet contains. All U.S. manufactured prescription medications are required, by law, to have unique markings, so they can be identified. Where was it obtained? Was it from a U.S. pharmacy or elsewhere?

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is there a difference between metformin hydrochloride 500 mg.&metformin hydrochloride500 extended release??? ## Hello, Brandy! How are you? From what you've listed, one is time released and one isn't. The time released formulation helps some people get better control of their blood sugar levels. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, flatulence and stomach pain. Is there anything else I can help with?

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white oval tablets with a lines down the center one side 10 line 00 other side two triangels and the tops meet each other then the number 4432 after the triagels and two lines on each side of the four ## Metformin 1000mg by Teva used for sugar diabetes ## That is correct, the hourglass logo was for Ivax Pharmaceuticals, which is now owned by the Teva Corporation. This medication is used to help lower and control blood sugar. Common side effects may include: nausea, diarrhea, cramps and flatulence. Read more: Are there any questions?

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I just got my RX for metformin Hcl 500 mg. tablets. I am confused as to when is the best time of day for me to take it. Should I take it in the morning, or, at night before bed? Do I need to take it on an empty stomach, or, with food? ## Ideally, it should usually be taken in the morning, just before a meal, that way it has time to start working to help lower your blood sugar by the time your body starts digesting your meal. Learn more Metformin details here. Didn't your doctor or pharmacist provide any instructions? ## My Dr. said to take it in the morning, but, the printout that comes with prescriptions said to take with dinner. So, I was confused. It makes more since to take it in the A.M. Thanx for your input.

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Hi..my dad needs the metformin by teva 500mg but the pharmacies they have been going to can not get it for him ..he lives in northern New Jersey. He NEEDS this medicine...where or how can he get it? Thank U ## Ok i have been on teva brand metformin with NO side affects at all. It is amazing my bloodsugars were amazing for a while now and my drug store cant get it now. I have tried the others they carry and they have side effects or they don't work or both my bloodsugars are rising. I have called all the drugstores around me and they do not carry it. I live in Oklahoma. I need the teva back. Please tell me how can i get it. I receive ssi to live on and the only other thing is to buy an almost 200 dollar bottle of name brand. I cannot afford that so please tell me where I can get it. ...

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oval white 7267 the other side 93 ## The pill in description is Metformin hydrochloride ER (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. ## DOES THIS PILL HAIR LOSS OR THINNING

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Hi i am 22 yrs old and I started having periods at the age of 12 yrs. Since menarche I am having these irregular periods with heavy flow.at first my periods are not there for 2 to 3 months and than when it comes it goes on for a month or even longer till I have taken some medicine for it to stop.i have used oral contraceptive pills in order to regulate my cycle but it didn't seem to be of much use.recently a gynaecologist said that maybe I am a milder case of pcos and she put me on diane 35 and metformin. I experienced spotting while using it.when I told her about this she said that I should try climen (hormone replacement tablets)and metformin.I have started using it but now while taking both tablets simultaneously I am having breakthrough bleeding once again and it is incresing in...

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I have been trying to conceive and I am under medical treatment for pcos for the past 2.5 years. Initially I had metformin tablets for approx 1.5 yrs. I had to thereafter change my doc since it had yielded no result. My existing doc prescribed only ovacare. Is it really enough? There is a problem with my ovulation. I have tried ovulation strip tests a few times with negative results. Pls suggest. ## Can ovacare and metfoin 500 take together?i have pcos problem..ovulation not occured ..

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What is the difference between Metformin 93 7214 and Metformin g45? ## I need to know about how many types of Metformin there are. When I take the metformin from Walgreen, it works perfect with Me, but when I tke the metformin bought at Prescrptions Solutions, bothers My stomect and give Me all kinds of digestic problems. The metformin I get from walgreen is G G MF3 the one from prescriptions Solutions is G45. I tihink, that this two medicins, though are the same name, they are not made the same way, there must be a difference betwenn the two of them. ## All 3 of the mentioned tablets contain 1,000mgs of Metformin, an antidiabetic medication. The only difference is the manufacturer. That said, the FDA does allow there to be a difference in the active ingredient of up to plus or minus 20...

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I take 2 tablets in the morning at breakfast and 2 tablets at dinner time. I was advised recently to test my sugar 2 hours after each meal for beakfast, lunch and dinner. They said it should be under 140. I can not get under 141 after breakfast, it is usually around 220. Two hours after lunch it is usually below 140, even though i do not take any tablets at lunch. I have tried taking the tablets 1 hour before i eat breakfast and the results are closer to 140. The only time i show bad results is at breakfast. Can you explain whe i should take the tablets? Thank you. ## white oval pill with 600 on 1 side and Adams on the other. ## It is rude to hijack someone elses thread, next time please create your own post, in the CORRECT forum for a pill ID. Pill Image This is Mucinex DM Extended Rel...

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im from canada. im here visiting. im a diebectic type 2. i have been using mefformin hcl 500. im done with my pills but have metformin a 12. are they both the same pills? ## Hello, Rosemary! How are you? Yes, the tablets with that marking contain 500mgs of a regular release Metformin. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I just got a refill of my metformin HCL 500 mg tabs and noticed a very strong odor coming from them when I open the bottle (never smelled any odor prior - been taking for several yrs). I'm trying to find out if this can be normal. Also never noticed the markings before....the tab is round with an A on one side and a 12 on the other. Is it possible I was given the wrong medication?

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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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metformin tab 500MG @R@ on pill bottle. A white pill with a Z on one side and other side has 70 on it. is this the right tab for this med ## Yes, that is correct, this contains 500mgs of Metformin, a generic for Glucophage, this is an oral antidiabetic drug. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, dry mouth and headache. You can read more here: Do you have any other questions? ## I have a metformin pill that is different than the last and I want to make sure it's the right dosage. It's a white oval tablet with 93 on side 1 and 48 on side 2. Is this pill 500mg?

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M357 OVAL ## Yes, the tablet with the 93 48 marking contains 500mgs of Metformin, which is an oral antidiabetic medication that's used to help lower and control blood sugar levels. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, hypoglycemia and flatulence. And the tablet with the M 357 marking contains 5mgs of Hydrocodone and 500mgs of Acetaminophen, the active ingredients in Lortab, Norco, Vicodin and others. This is a narcotic analgesic that has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. Learn more Metformin details here and you can learn more Vicodin details here. Another note that needs to be added here is that as of 2013, the FDA has made a request that all manufacturers lower the amount of Aceta...

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I picked up my rx metformin from a pharmacy with my prescription but got metfortic 500 instead. Can anyone tell if this is fake or real? ## Hi Taz, If you picked these up from a licensed pharmacy with a valid prescription, then yes, they are real. However, being "real" does not necessarily equate to something being "effective", and often times patients who receive a lesser effective medication are quick to call it fake or counterfeit, when in reality it may just be certain fillers that inhibit optimal bioavailability. Nevertheless, if something doesn't seem right about your prescription then you should contact the pharmacy you got it filled at just to be on the safe side. "Metfortic 500" is something I've never heard of (nor can I find info on Google - so...

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Oblong white tablet marked only 142 Is it metformin? ## yes it is a slow release metformin ## There is a tablet manufactured by Sun Pharmaceuticals with this marking that they list as containing 500mgs of Metformin, which is most commonly used to help lower and control blood sugar levels. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, flatulence, and hypoglycemia. You can click this NDC code to view more details: 62756-0142 And yes, it is a time released formulation. Is there anything else I can help with?

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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 started taking metformin SR in may 12, replacing the IR tablets, having suffered for years with side affects for years. in june when i had my next blood test my platelet count was down to 1300, haveing been normal previously, it seems strange that on taking the slow release tabs i have platelet reduction, can the slow release tablets be having an effect on my platelets. any one able to help please. ## Yes, it may be due to the Metformin, though it likely would have happened regardless of which formulation you were taking, since it has been known to cause it in some people that take it. Learn more Metformin details here. It could even just be that the current dosage is too hight for you, because that can also be an overdose symptom. What have you been advised? Will you just be keeping ...

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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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