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metformin

Information, Symptoms, Treatments and Resources

What is metformin?

Metformin 500 mg-TEV
Generic Name: metformin
Metformin is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels.
Metformin is for people with type 2 (non-insulin-dependent) diabetes. Metformin is sometimes used in combination with insulin or other medications, but it is not for treating type 1 diabetes.
Metformin may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Posts on metformin (117)

I'm 24 years old and I was diagnosed with PCOS when I was 13. I was told then I would neve...
I have pcos and i've been taking metformin for about 2.5 months now. I was wondering if an...
I've been on met for two months second time around, Diet, excercise and see no results. I ...
Is anyone having success with taking a combination of metformin and clomid?
Hello Ladies, I am considering Metiformin. I am 54 years old, active and have a weight iss...
I have PCOS and I am taking 1500mg of metformin since April 09. In may I started mid cycle ...
I'm 29 and have PCOS, have been trying to conceive since the beginning of the year, had one...
Hi I am starting the HCG Protocol with Homeopathic drops. I am on metformin and synthroid...
I am currently on 1000mg of metformin, 500mg twice a day. I am a 54 year old female that's ...
I've been on Synthroid 125mcg for over 13yrs. My TSH is above the normal range.( I'm not in...

Journals about metformin(16)

still light


by micante, Oct 27, 2009 12:00AM
i am still having very light pink bleeding everyday is it just of the metformin making...

feeling so drained today


by xxtailsxx, Sep 22, 2009 07:27PM
this will be my third day of exercise along with taking 2 500mg met tablets instead of...

starting week 3 tomorrow


by xxtailsxx, Sep 20, 2009 06:36AM
So far i havent had to bad side effects from the Metformin so as of tomorrow ill be st...

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