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Hello doctor ,I want to know is their any side effects of hair loss tablets bcz I have hair loss problem and I am not getting any benefit

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You may be suffering from androgenic alopecia which is also called as pattern baldness. The hairs start reducing in density at the crown (top) and also the hairline starts receeding from the front. T ...  Read More

I have pcos from a 3-4years.. Recently my gynecologist prescribed me metformin .. But while on the drugs i am having terrible cystic acne which I have never experienced before. What should I do? I have been searching on internet that maximum people are having this side effects taking metformin.

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Yes it is possible to have this side effect.. u can try ova grace satchets one daily.. ...  Read More

My mother feels nauseous, vomiting, diarrhoea and mettalic taste in mouth after having metformin. Should v stop using it? Any remedy for the side-effects? Also, any alternative medicine for diabetes without side-effects

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Metformin is the best medicine but may cause this side effects in some patients. Can be minimised by taking it after meals or reducing doses. If needed another drug can be added choice of which depend ...  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

I have started medication for hair treatment from 2nd September 2017. I heard there are side effects for hair loss treatment and read some of the articles in internet also about side effects Can you pls explain whether these side effects are true for everybody or it's exact issues

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you need proper councelling regarding male pattern baldness and its treatment. You can call me or send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice. ...  Read More

I was adviced to take metformin 500mg BD, before breakfast and dinner. started last month only. but now I'm having gastritis since last week. what should be the ideal time gap between metformin and food intake to avoid gastritis? should it be taken half hour before food or along with the food or after food??

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Take metformin and eat no gap ...  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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Consult with recent sugars ...  Read More

My doctor prescribed finasteride 1mg everyday for hair fall as I am suffering from it but I am worried from the side effects of the medicine like impotence etc. I don't know whether to have the medicine. Please advice what I should do. I am just 20 years old

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If you want councelling regarding the treatment for male pattern baldness, please call me or consult online. I can give you all information about your fears and clear them. ...  Read More

Hello, I'm Vijay from Mumbai, I'm looking to loose weight for quite some time but fail to do so. I manage to loose 10kg over the course of 2,3 months but fail to continue with the process once I reach plateau. Recently I came to know about few supplements which can aid with weight loss. Semaglutide (Rybelsus 14mg 10 tablets) Metformin (Amaryln-M 1m

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These medicine reduce appetite and give a feeling of satiety. So better is for you to do exercise and avoid high carb and fat diet . Do calorie restriction and burn calories. You have enough time to l ...  Read More

I'm having pcos. doctor advised me to take Metformin 500mg BD and Yasmin tablet 1HS but I'm having excessive sleepiness and tiredness. can it be a side effect of metformin? I've my neet pg exam next month, can't afford to sleep that much. if it's coz of metformin? how long will it last after starting medicine? how can i avoid this?

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I am using 1500 mg Metformin everyday, recently started, but, I came to know about dangerous side effects to kidney, should I continue using it? These are my last Kidney Function Test Creatinine 0.97 mg/dL Uric Acid 6.5 mg/dL Sodium 138.2 mEq/L Potassium 4.5 mEq/L

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Metformin can be given upto 2g when the kidney function is normal and u can tolerate it,if ur having gi side effects if ur gfr below 30 then it produces it's bad effects which is not the case for you ...  Read More

I just wanted to ask regarding my mother who is 52 year old , she is having excessive hair loss dont know why. She is eating diabetes medicine and some medicine regarding spinal issue.. Pls suggest me what is to be done to prevent hair loss problem.

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

My mother is currently having problem of hair loss . Whenever she comb her hair , she loose lot's of hair, she is worried about this. Kindly give your solution for this.

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Need detailed history Book consultation ...  Read More

What is the right time to take metformin (glimestar m2 forte) 30 min before meal or 30 min after meal . Kindly reply Thank you

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Glimestar M2 Forte contains two medicines, glimepiride and metformin, both used to control blood sugar. It should be taken just before or with your main meal, usually breakfast, if you take it once da ...  Read More

I have been seeing hair loss from last 1 year. I can see the scalp directly and hairs also get thinning day by day . I'm an IT professional and work in the night shift. Not sure how I can stop Hairfall before I bald completely.

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This may be starting of androgenic alopecia or male pattern hairloss. Kindly consult for better management. ...  Read More

Hello sir , basically i am suffering from hair loss approx 2 yrs so, please give me a suggestion what i need to do. Thanku

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

I suffering with hair loss since three years tried different treatment..presently doing prp treatment but doctor prescribed medicines but I don't want to take medication does without medication does we can see hair growth

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

I have been having hair loss for some time now and I am not able to understand anything. Please tell me what should I do

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Connect ...  Read More

I am suffering from hair loss and I can see patches where there are few hairs. How do I handle my hair loss and ensure hair regrowth

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Having PCOS & insulin resistance. However, I am not pre diabetic or I don't have high blood sugar. Can I start taking metformin for weight loss & pcos? I am already exercising & following a diet but it's not working out. Please help me, please recommend if a non diabetic person can take metformin or not

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

Can I take metformin tablets for pcod with non diabetic condition... Is there any side effects after completion of medication for pcod with metformin medicine like any other diabetic issues

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PCOD is lifestyle problem. First you change your lifestyle. Follow healthy lifestyle. If overweight then try to reduce weight. Morning walk daily. Exercise and yoga. Reduce carbohydrates in diet Avoid ...  Read More

My daughter is having hair loss? I need some meds to prevent it?why she's having hair loss and dandruff?

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Hi am having an issue with hair thinning and hair loss from almost a year after that I got conceived and now am in my postpartum phase , my hair loss is increasing day by day and hair thinning and there is balding patches in my crown area as well please help me and am breastfeeding now

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Please take consultation for detailed examination and treatment ...  Read More

I am 28M and i am having a lot of hairfall. Probably alopecia genetic. How donI stop it? I was thinking about getting a hair transplant but that would put me on finisteride anyway. I have enough hair right now to keep myself up on fin and maintain it without transplant. But the concern is i have gone through the experience of many people on reddit

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Can long hair cause hair loss in the front region of head?? I have hair above my hip so can tht cause hair loss in the front region of head due to pressure

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Hello Dr, I have been prescribed biotin 10 for hair loss. The pharmacist gave me tinfal tablets. I see it has biotin as well as follic acid. Does taking follic acid have side effects?

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Is 5g of metformin consumed at a time toxic? What can it possibly cause? Can the patient die? If not can there be any long term side effects?

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2.5gms is the daily dose... She took double of that... May cause severe side effects ...  Read More

My kitten is 2 month old , Male(0.9kg) , he has hair loss patch below his left ear and on his leg leg in total he has 3 spots of hair loss and it's rapidly increasing I've been putting betadine for 3 days now will he loose all his hair ?

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Hair loss can happen due to so many reasons. It can be due to bacterial or fungal or mite infection/ allergies, so it needs to be checked to treat it. ...  Read More

Hello, I'm having hair loss very much, skin of the head is somewhat visible, what should I use to stop hair loss

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Patch has arise in the back side of the head and excess hair loss and thinning... Unable to comb due to hair loss

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

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