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Hello, my hemoglobin A1C - 6.0 Less than 6.0 non-diabetic range. My prescription from a doctor - Metformin Hydrochloride (twice daily). I feel so bad after I took this medicine. I am stopped. I made call the clinic. They want me still take this medicine. I think this medicine too strong for my result 6.0. What is your opinion? Thank you for your he

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It is in a prediabetic range. Sometimes, medicines are still prescribed when in this range based on the doctors judgement. If the medicine is not suiting you, you can discuss with your doctor regardin ...  Read More

Can a liver patient consume metformin 500 mg/1000 mg for type 2 diabetes daily? Does metformin disrupt the functioning of the liver?

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That's not very common. Generally safe ...  Read More

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I was prescribed 1000 mg metformin for my mild pcos for 2 months and the dose got over 9 days back . How long does metformin take to leave the blood ?

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Its effective for fir 6 to 12 hrs so mostly within half day it effect is nil ...  Read More

Mya sister has taken full tablet of amitriptyline hydrochloride 25 mg. And doctor has prescribed her to take 1/2 tablet of this...now she is feeling weekness, sleepiness, ghabrahat in hands... In every minutes she is changing side while sleeping Please suggest

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1 tablet won't cause toxicity. But needs evaluation for anxiety ...  Read More

Can I continue to consume calcium carbonate + D3 supplement (1000 mg per day) regularly to avoid calcium deficiency without having to face any adverse effect of it in future?

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Without advice dont take continuous. Get your blood work up and dexa done then decide. ...  Read More

Hello can you please advise if supracal 1000 mg is safe during 14th week pregnancy? Our doctor prescribed this but wanted to know other doctors opinion because when I was reading the review of this tablet I saw it has side effects on pregenent women. Please advise. Thank you

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Hi good afternoon Thnxs for your question I think u should discuss this issue with ur consulting doctor. And regarding calcium in pregnancy. There are recommendation for calcium supplementation is ...  Read More

I am stopping Metformin (prescribed 1000 mg twice daily) and started taking a supplement Berberine. Twice per day. My question: is it ok to take glimepiride 4 mg prescribed twice daily.

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Metformin is the drug of choice for diabetes. Glimeperide has several side effects and is better tk avoid it or keep it's dose to minimum. The max effective dose of Glimeperide is 4 mg. There are seve ...  Read More

My mother has RA. Can My mother take Saaz ds 1000 mg after dinner? For consequtively three days she has taken it after lunch by mistake. In prescription it is written to take after dinner. Will she now take it after dinner? Please guide.

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Yes she can take it after dinner from next day onward.. ...  Read More

I'm suffering from Diabetes since 2 years and using Metformin hydrochloride Sustained Release tablet IP1000mg(Exermet 1000).Now I have started Metformin hydrochloride prolonged release tablet IP1000mg (zoform Sr1000).Does these medicines are same or have any difference.

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not much difference in effects... uSually sustained release have less GI upset compared to prolonged release ones.. its just pharmacokinetics... if you are tolerating.. then just continue the same ...  Read More

Does 1000 mg of fish oil taken once a day every day, Help in hair re growth and making hair powerful from roots ?

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Yes..But more specific medicine required...You are suffering from hormonal changes causing Androgenetic alopecia causing hair fall. It's completely stoppable even regrowth of hair is possible with cer ...  Read More

My friend took 10 tablets of metformin hydrochloride sustained release and mecobalamin With each tablet having metformin (500mg) and mecobalamin (750mcg). Is she in danger? Did she take too much?

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Take her to a nearby hospital. ...  Read More

Sir/Mam! My friend has taken 20 metformin 500mg tablets at once ...we are staying in a hostel and she commited here ..please let us know what to do...is she in danger?

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When did she take , I mean how many hours ago? If it was done many hours ago and nothing has happened so far then nothing will happen. If she has taken the tablets about half hour ago then you should ...  Read More

Hi Doctor, My wife is 14 weeks pregnant. Is it okay to consume metformin hydrochloride sustained release tablets ip 500 mg. Till how long she can take this medicine. Will this medicine effect her or baby? She was having pcos issue hence doctor prescribed her this medicine earlier befor pregnancy.

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Reach profile for detailed discussion will be happy to help you 😊 ...  Read More

My mother aged 52 and weight was 97kg having occasional knee pain so is it ok to take Omega 3 fish oil tablet 1000 MG daily by seeing the health benefits of omega 3

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Hi dear . There are immense benefits of omega 3 and she can take that . However, her main concern of knee pain is because of her increased weight which needs urgent attention. Once she manages to she ...  Read More

Are there any side effects of taking hcqs 400 and saaz ds 1000 mg for two weeks for RA treatment? Please guide..

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You might have acidity because of those medications but nothing serious ...  Read More

My hb1ac is 8.d9ctor has prescribed me glycomet 1000 my Sr twice.is it ok to take such high dose.please advice

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It is regular dose have faith in your doctor and yourself nothing can Heal better than faith ...  Read More

Hi. I have been taking metformin 500 for a couple of weeks now for weight loss as a pcos patient. And the side effects are getting worse. Headaches and nausea are in very regular occurrence and quite unbearable. Is there any alternative to metformin with not as much side effects as this itself? Or any other medicine specifically for weight concern

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Metformin is the best drug. Side effect can be minimized by starting with a low dose 500 kg once a day and gradually increasing it, taking it after meals , taking SR preparations. ...  Read More

Hi I am married, and trying to loss weight. Also in coming 6 month I'm planning for family. One of my friend recommended omega 3, capsule of 1000 mg with exercise and diet. Is it fine to use one capsule everyday. Is it fine for Fertility.

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You need to take high fiber low fat diet. Drink lot of water everyday. Take small and frequent meals at regular intervals of 2-3 hrs. Avoid outside food completely. Ask me directly for customized diet ...  Read More

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