Metformin Hydrochloride 500 Mg- 120 Questions Answered

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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Dr. Anant Kumar Gastroenterologist | Dehradun

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That's not very common. Generally safe ... 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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Dr. Rakesh Parikh General Physician | Jaipur

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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

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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?

Asked for Female, 28 Years 186 Views v

Dr. Yashvardhan Sharma General Physician | Agra

High chances of Hypoglycemia, immediately take glucose D ....and visit nearby hospital urgently ... Read More

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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Asked for Female, 40 Years 553 Views v

Dr. Sheetal Aversekar Diabetologist | Mumbai

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

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.

Asked for Female, 28 Years 459 Views v

Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

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

Hi Doctor my hb1ac is 6•9 can you suggest how to low down hblac as i am having metformin 500 mg sr after having breakfast how to get rid of diabetic please do help me i do have cravings of sweet or food I get anxiety if my food is not given at proper time . please do help me on this

Asked for Female, 39 Years 260 Views v

Dr. Mohamed Riyaz General Practitioner | Chennai

If you are concerned about getting control of diabetes, and if you are unable to do diet control get dietician advice Continue the same medicine Do physical exercise regularly ... Read More

Docter i am diabetic and my fasting is 165 and pp is about 223 can i take metformin 500 for this condition plz tell me plz help.

Asked for Male, 33 Years 413 Views v

Dr. Ashwani Garg General Physician | Bangalore

T2DM is a completely reversible condition. If you correct your diet, you will not need to get on medication. Let me know if further help needed ... Read More

I am diagnosed with pcos and the doctor has prescribed metformin 500mg for 3 months. But what is the difference between Metformin 500mg and Metformin 500mg SR? I am confused which one to purchase and it's not clear in the prescription either. Please advise

Asked for Female, 27 Years 110 Views v

Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

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I have pcod problem. Doctor prescribed me metformin hcl 500 in od. Wt is use of this medicine. How many days take continue this medicine.

Asked for Female, 32 Years 125 Views v

Dr. Vardhan Garg Pulmonologist | Dehradun

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Its used in pcod as patients develop insulin resistance, take till prescribed by your doctor along with lifestyle and diet modifications ... 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

Asked for Female, 21 Years 483 Views v

Dr. Rekha G General Physician | Bangalore

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

Taking Metformin 500 mg as Monotherapy once in morning only and below are the results : Morning Fasting 120 Post Dinner PP 160 Do i need to increase the metformin dose or add Glimeperide ?

Asked for Male, 35 Years 83 Views v

Dr. Pankaj Kumar General Physician | Delhi

Your current readings show fasting 120 mg/dl and post-dinner 160 mg/dl, which means sugar control is fair but not perfect. Metformin 500 mg once daily is a starting dose and often needs to be adjusted ... Read More

Doctor suggected urine test. Some infection is detected via urine test. Doctor suggested cetil 500 mg twice a day for 5 days. Isn't 500 mg is very high dose or it is safe? Please suggest.

Asked for Female, 40 Years 164 Views v

Dr. Lavina Batra Gynecologist | Pune

Pls connect for online consultation and advice ... Read More

How Long A Person Should Take Tiniba 500 Mg Who Are Suffering From Gasestrointestinal Problems (Such As Gastritis) More than 2-3 Months

Asked for Male, 27 Years 114 Views v

Dr. Sarathchandra Gorantla Gastroenterologist | Hyderabad

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The symptoms suggest chronic gastritis, which is inflammation of the stomach lining that can be caused by: H. pylori bacterial infection Regular use of NSAIDs or other medications Autoimmune condition ... Read More

What is the composition of Nufex 500 mg capsule ? ... .. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... . .. .. .. ...

Asked for Female, 19 Years 51 Views v

Dr. Shaikh Huzaif General Physician | Mumbai

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Cephalexin 500 which is a antibiotic ... Read More

I am 43 yrs old, my periods have been irregular with menopausal symptoms for some months now. My gynac prescribed Pause 500 mg & tab Ethasyl 500 for heavy bleeding after complete examination & sonography report. On the 3rd day of my period bleeding became very heavy so I took Pause 500 mg & tab Ethasyl 500 one dose in the night and mo

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Asked for Female, 42 Years 766 Views v

Dr. S K Wadhwa Gynecologist | Lucknow

I am wondering why you were not advised of a Hysterectomy. The child bearing period must be already over. So at this stage a conservative treatment is superfluous and temporary. When you need medic ... 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?

Asked for Female, 19 Years 143 Views v

Dr. Nimmi Mulwani General Physician | Ahmedabad

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

Hello After embryo transfer , if spotting or bleeding happens , my doctor has asked to take tab Pause 500 mg for 5 days ,2 times daily. And stop ecosprin and pen injection . May I know when we need to take pause 500 mg after food or before food. And if bleeding stops can we retart the injection and ecosprin again.

Asked for Female, 25 Years 466 Views v

Dr. Vijaya Gupta Gynecologist | Chandigarh

Any medicine should be taken after food not before Yes you need to restart the injection and ecosprin ... Read More

I have diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and doctor suggested me to take metformin 500 mg with an evening meal. Me and my wife planning for baby this year. Will it affect my sexual life and baby planning. Please advise me on this.

Asked for Male, 32 Years 210 Views v

Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

Connect please ... Read More

I'm having deinogesterol 2mg for my endometriosis since 3 months.Since I have piles, I'm prescribed with Aldosmin 500 mg 3 times a day and oflox 200mg twice a day.Can I have these medicines together? Is it OK to take these medicines along with deinogesterol 2mg?

Asked for Female, 26 Years 35 Views v

Dr. Aditya Prasad Padhy Urologist | Bhubaneswar

Can be taken, Connect with a call for details discussion regarding the disease and its management ... Read More

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 ?

Asked for Female, 25 Years 422 Views v

Dr. Pranav General Physician | Bareilly

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

Hi, my mom got bacteria infection in urine test for which she has been taking antibiotic Levoflox 500 mg twice a day for 7 days. The pain has reduced but hasn't gone away entirely. Do you suggest to continue the antibiotic for more days at the same dose or there could be any side-effects of overdose?

Asked for Female, 64 Years 397 Views v

Dr. Ujjyani Sengupta Pawar General Physician | Mumbai

Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ... Read More

Hi, Iam 32 years old and trying for baby, my doctor suggested metformin and ovagold and iam taking it from last month. When I started this medication I had frequent bowel movements and now somedays evening iam having semi watery stools (not all time). Is this because of tablet? As of now taking metformin 500 mg twice a day . What to do now shall I

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Asked for Female, 32 Years 142 Views v

Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

Connect please ... Read More

I am 32 years old..and working from Home..recently got to know am diabetics and taking medicines for the past 3 months...very first time PP sugar level 238..1 month back 126 PP.... 2 weeks ago I checked average sugar HBA1C it says 6.4...am taking same medicines below from start till now... Morning Glimestar M1 (metformin + glimepiride) Night Melm

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Asked for Female, 23 Years 377 Views v

Dr. Komal Bhandari Totla Diabetologist | Solapur

Consult with recent sugars ... Read More

Does amytryptline hydrochloride can cause effect on the poor concentration on concentrating the things which I have taken for 10 days for pescribed for 20 days for sleepiness of 10 mg

Asked for Male, 22 Years 74 Views v

Dr. Hrishikesh Maske Psychiatrist | Sangli

No relation ,poor concentration can be due to sleep problems ,anxiety etc Consult Psychiatrist ... Read More

Hi When I was diagnosed with sugar my HBA1C was around 13. With metformin 850 mg in the morning and evening after food and vilcure 50 before food in the morning and evening, my levels have come down to 7. Can I take metformin 500 mg now and stop taking vilcure. Kindly advise. Thanks

Asked for Male, 14 Years 143 Views v

Dr. Komal Bhandari Totla Diabetologist | Solapur

U can try and recheck after 3 weeks for FBS and PLBS ... Read More

Hi I was taking vilcure 50 mg before food and metformin 850 mg after food after breakfast and dinner. Now my average is around 115 after a month. Should I take metformin 500 sr instead of 850 mg and stop vilcure. This was suggested by a doctor. Thanks

Asked for Male, 14 Years 54 Views v

Dr. Shiva Madan Endocrinologist | Lucknow

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Sir what is fasting and post prandial sugar ? Hba1c Then decide sir ... Read More

I have pcod and i am taking metformin glyciphage 500 mg twice daily since last 5 years from last few months my blood pressure gets low sometimes but today I felt like I will faint it was worst experience I ever had with low bp is it because of medicine I take what should I do

Asked for Female, 31 Years 217 Views v

Dr. Vaishali Krishna Digrajkar General Physician | Thane

First line drug of pcod is Metformin doesn't cause any effect on blood pressure. Life style modifications, exercise required. ... Read More

I took 500 mg of paracetamol twice in span of 3 hrs Is it okk or something serious Or i have to consult with doctor

Asked for Male, 22 Years 520 Views v

Dr. Animesh Gupta Diabetologist | Patna

Take pan d. If u feel any git problem then consult nearest doctor ... Read More

My mother diagnosed diabetes 7 years ago. She's taking Gliclazide80&metformin500 in the morning and night, METFORMIN-500MG + TENELIGLIPTIN-20MG afternoon. Age 54, weight 53, height 4.8. Fasting Blood sugar 136, Post meal 156. Is it bad to take that tablets with that high dosage. Is good to stop one of those tablets.

Asked for Male, 24 Years 125 Views v

Dr. Komal Bhandari Totla Diabetologist | Solapur

Sugars ok..infact fasting bit high ... Read More

I started taking glycomet 500 mg to reduce weight. But I am having side effects like constipation, frequent urination, heartburn, acidity etc. Can I stop taking it ? I had it only for 9 days. I don't have blood sugar. Please advise. Will there be any problem in discontinuing the medicine?

Asked for Female, 21 Years 113 Views v

Dr. Pushpa Gour Gynecologist | Bhopal

You can consult your Dr and then discontinue . ... Read More

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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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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?

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.

Hi Doctor my hb1ac is 6•9 can you suggest how to low down hblac as i am having metformin 500 mg sr after having breakfast how to get rid of diabetic please do help me i do have cravings of sweet or food I get anxiety if my food is not given at proper time . please do help me on this

Docter i am diabetic and my fasting is 165 and pp is about 223 can i take metformin 500 for this condition plz tell me plz help.

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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

Taking Metformin 500 mg as Monotherapy once in morning only and below are the results : Morning Fasting 120 Post Dinner PP 160 Do i need to increase the metformin dose or add Glimeperide ?

Doctor suggected urine test. Some infection is detected via urine test. Doctor suggested cetil 500 mg twice a day for 5 days. Isn't 500 mg is very high dose or it is safe? Please suggest.

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What is the composition of Nufex 500 mg capsule ? ... .. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... . .. .. .. ...

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?

I have diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and doctor suggested me to take metformin 500 mg with an evening meal. Me and my wife planning for baby this year. Will it affect my sexual life and baby planning. Please advise me on this.

I'm having deinogesterol 2mg for my endometriosis since 3 months.Since I have piles, I'm prescribed with Aldosmin 500 mg 3 times a day and oflox 200mg twice a day.Can I have these medicines together? Is it OK to take these medicines along with deinogesterol 2mg?

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 ?

Does amytryptline hydrochloride can cause effect on the poor concentration on concentrating the things which I have taken for 10 days for pescribed for 20 days for sleepiness of 10 mg

Hi When I was diagnosed with sugar my HBA1C was around 13. With metformin 850 mg in the morning and evening after food and vilcure 50 before food in the morning and evening, my levels have come down to 7. Can I take metformin 500 mg now and stop taking vilcure. Kindly advise. Thanks

Hi I was taking vilcure 50 mg before food and metformin 850 mg after food after breakfast and dinner. Now my average is around 115 after a month. Should I take metformin 500 sr instead of 850 mg and stop vilcure. This was suggested by a doctor. Thanks

I have pcod and i am taking metformin glyciphage 500 mg twice daily since last 5 years from last few months my blood pressure gets low sometimes but today I felt like I will faint it was worst experience I ever had with low bp is it because of medicine I take what should I do

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