Recently Answered Questions on Metformin

Pls find attached the recent report of HBA1C and lipid profile of my husband who is 38 YO.We want to start the metformin but don't know what dose should be taken and for how many days. We have consulted a doctor at Apollo and he has prescribed the metformin only but I lost the prescription slip.Pls guide us

Hi , My husband has been recently diagnosed (2 weeks back )with type2 diabetes and he is 33 years old . He has been asked to take metformin medication .. but I have read this has a lot of side effects and is banned in US . Can he still take metformin ? Is it advisable??

I used to have gliclazide and metformin hydrochloride tablet for regular but some days shop is closed I purchased glimepride and metformin hydrochloride tablet so it's ok to used this tablets

I am taking metformin 3gm daily along with Januvia and Amaryl. Also Tresiba and Actrapid insulins. I was advised by many medical practitioners that the maximum dose of metformin is 2 gm. Would like to know actual facts I am diagnosed for Type 1 DM at the age of 25. The metformin dose was increased by my doctor when I was prescribed with Tresiba and Actrapid I am doing good with these medicines as the recent HbA1c is 6.5

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 reduce the dosage. If I am taking metformin and stop will my period be irregular ?? And Iam I suppose to take this like long? Kindly suggest

Due to FDA recall on metformin, would like to switch from metformin SR tablets to alternate to manage type 2 diabetes. Metformin 500 been taken since 10 years and sugar level is under control H1bac and fasting at 140 and after food 160. Teniva, pioz , glycomet and diamicron tablets are taken as of now. Rosuvatatin for LDL

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 am taking Metformin daily 1000mg from last two months and i took deviry 10mg for 10days before my last menstrual cycle as suggested by my doctor. But the thing is, i heard people tend to loose weight with metformin. However I am gaining weight. Can someone please explain me the reason behind it and if its normal. Thank you Doctors in advance.

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 in pcos patient. Thank you.

I have pcod problem with irregular prolonged periods, for this my doctor prescribed metformin tablets twice a day.is if safe to use them? Are there any known side effects?