Common Names: metformin , ,
Metformin uses
This metformin medication is used
to treat diabetes. Your doctor has
ordered the drug metformin to help treat your diabetes illness. This metformin medication
may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist
for more metformin information
metformin Side Effects
Your metformin side effects can vary but Rxlist.com
has list of all of the risk and information.
Metformin precautions
Tell your doctor your complete medical history especially
if you have high blood pressure, an over-active thyroid, glaucoma,
diabetes or emotional problems. Consult with your doctor if
you think you are pregnant or before breast-feeding. metformin can be habit forming and must be used with caution.
Alcohol can increase unwanted side effects of dizziness. Limit
alcohol use. This drug is not recommended for use in children.
Consult your doctor or pharmacist for further information.
metformin and pregnancy
Do not let anyone else take your metformin medication. Ask your metformin pharmacist any
questions you have about refilling your metformin prescription.
Metformin Drug interactions
Inform your doctor about all the medicines you use, (prescription
and nonprescription) especially if you take high blood pressure
medicine or MAO inhibitors (e.g., furazolidone, phenelzine,
selegiline, tranylcypromine) or any other diabetes
medicine. Avoid "stimulant" drugs that may increase
your heart rate such as decongestants or caffeine. Decongestants
are commonly found in over-the-counter cough and cold medicine.
Metformin dosage and missed doses of metformin
If you miss a dose of metformin, do not double the
next dose. Instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual
dosing schedule. Take the missed metformin dose as
soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for
the next metformin dose, skip the missed Casodex dose
and continue your regular Casodex dosing schedule. Do not
take a double dose to make up for
a missed one. Be careful of metformin withdrawal.
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