Metformin Questions (Page 6)

Pre-Diabetes - I was prescribed Metformin 500MG as I am pre-diabetic... doctor offered as an option?

... so I could have passed. In looking at the precautions list, I already HAVE a lot of the side effects even before taking it, and 2 of the meds I take are on the Warning list... I'm also to see a cardiologist next week to check my heart and a pulmonary specialist to find out why I get so... read more

Metformin - How long to work and do I take forever?

Taking metformin hcl tab 500mg 2 times daily for low blood sugar. When should i see an increase in my blood sugar and how long do i have to continue taking this med - forever?

Is it safe to take Lisinopril , metformin, pravastatin and Tamulosin together?

Also take 1 Alleve a day.

What is difference between Metformin 500mg and Metformin HCL 500mg?

What is the difference between Glucophage and Metformin?

Tradjenta - Why does this drug cost so much?

From what I have read it does not even work well. My mother was told she needs to switch from metformin to trajenta because of her kidneys. She has never had any problem with metformin. I hope trajenta will work for her but I am not sure how any one can afford it.

Can extended use of Metformin cause lower leg cramps at night?

I have been taking Metformin (1000 g twice per day) for over a year. I have started having nightly leg cramps (in early morning).

What is the difference between glucophage xr and metformin xr?

I had a reaction to metformin HCL500 mg and was given another prescription for Meformin XR .750 mg However they are both almost identical the XR 750 is slightly larger but is still a large oval shaped pill. It does not have layers and is not a capsul with colored pellets that dissolve at different... read more

Metformin - Will Met formin help me lose weight?

I am in my mid 20's and have always had trouble losing weight. I have changed my eating habits to a healthier diet, and excersice but I still don't see much results. I hope this med will help.

Diabetes, Type 2 - I have cut out all breads, flours, sugar, bad starches (corn,potatoes, rices?

... etc). Been doing a low carb diet but still seeing a high fasting number in the morning of 170 or so. I take 1000 mg of metformin at night with dinner. I do drink lots of crystal light can that be the cause of my raised blood sure?

Can you take lipozene with metformin for type 2 diabetes?

With type 2 diabetes.

What's the difference bewteen HCL 500mg METFORMIN and ER 5000mg METFORMIN?

Can 500mg of Metformin can be converted in to insulin units? as if compared to Lantus or Apidra?

Example: Metformin 500mg = ___Units of long acting(Lantus) or short acting insulin(Apidra).(Injection Units)

I have been taking metformin 500mg (immediate release) twice daily for one year?

Because I occasionally have trouble remembering to take both doses, my Dr recently switched me to the ER formulation, prescribing ONE 500mg ER tablet daily. She states this is the same dose as I had previously because the ER formula "keeps 500mg active in your system all day". This just... read more

After soaking a metformin tablet in water for 12 hrs in a glass why is it still whole ? I cut it?

in half and the medicine is still in there. whoever said, "your still getting your medicine even if you are pooping the tablet is wrong