Glucophage Information

Basic information about Glucophage (Metformin)

Glucophage (Metformin) is an excellent pill applied for treating type 2 diabetes.

Glucophage (Metformin) works by decreasing the amount of sugar that the liver produces and the intestines absorb. It is a biguanide antidiabetic.

Please store Glucophage between 20-30 C (36-86 F). It is better to store Glucophage (Metformin) far from moisture and heat, and in a place that children and pets can’t reach.

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If think that you overdose Glucophage call your healthcare professional as soon as you can

Before taking Glucophage (Metformin), tell your doctor if you are using any of the following medicines:

• birth control pills and other hormones;
• steroids (prednisone and others);
• thyroid medicine (Synthroid and others);
• isoniazid;
• diuretics (water pills);
• phenothiazines (Compazine and others);
• seizure medicines (Dilantin and others); and
• diet pills, or medicines to treat asthma, colds or allergies.

Warnings and Precautions about Glucophage (Metformin)

If you have any medical conditions or serious diseases, you may prefer to attend your nurse prior to taking Glucophage (Metformin).

Every patient should necessarily understand that almost all medication lead to side effects if it is taken by wrong schedule, or you are allergic to it.

Nevertheless, most people do not face any side effects. Glucophage (Metformin) is a safe and effective medication that is used in order to treat type 2 diabetes.

The most common side effects are:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

• gas, headache, Diarrhea, indigestion, vomiting, stomach upset, temporary metallic taste, nausea.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

• unusual or persistent stomach pain or discomfort, general feeling of being unwell, unusual drowsiness, Severe allergic reactions (difficulty breathing, swelling of the mouth face lips or tongue, tightness in the chest, itching, hives, rash.) , unusual tiredness or weakness, slow or irregular heartbeat, feeling of being unusually cold, chest pain or discomfort, dizziness or lightheadedness, muscle pain or weakness, fever chills or persistent sore throat, fast or difficult breathing.

Do NOT use Glucophage if:

• you have a severe infection, low blood oxygen levels, kidney or liver problems, high blood ketone or acid levels (eg, diabetic ketoacidosis), or severe dehydration
• you will be having surgery or certain lab procedures
• you are allergic to any ingredient in Glucophage
• you have congestive heart failure that is treated by medicine
• you are 80 years old or older and have not had a kidney function test
• you have had a stroke or a recent heart attack, or you are in shock

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Some medical conditions may interact with Glucophage . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you have vomiting, diarrhea, poor health or nutrition, low blood calcium or vitamin B12 levels, or anemia, or if you are dehydrated
• if you drink alcohol or have a history of alcohol abuse
• if you will be having surgery or certain lab procedures
• if you take a beta-blocker (eg, propranolol)
• if you have a history of heart problems (eg, heart failure), lung or breathing problems, thyroid problems, stomach or bowel problems (eg, paralysis, blockage), adrenal or pituitary problems, or lactic acidosis
• if you have an infection, fever, recent injury, or moderate to severe burns
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Glucophage . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Amiloride, cimetidine, digoxin, morphine, procainamide, quinidine, quinine, ranitidine, triamterene, trimethoprim, or vancomycin because they may increase the risk of Glucophage 's side effects
• Calcium channel blockers (eg, nifedipine), corticosteroids (eg, prednisone), diuretics (eg, furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide), estrogen, hormonal contraceptives (eg, birth control pills), insulin, isoniazid, nicotinic acid, phenothiazine (eg, chlorpromazine), phenytoin, sulfonylureas (eg, glipizide), sympathomimetics (eg, albuterol, pseudoephedrine), or thyroid hormones (eg, levothyroxine) because the risk of high or low blood sugar may be increased

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