metformin

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What is metformin?

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 (116)

Hi, I was diagnosed with PCO when I was 28, now I'm 36, I don't know if it's a risk at this...
What is the use of metformin? Can somebody list their use?
Ok - TMI. I am 8 dpo today. I have had the WORST constipation ever for the last 4 or so day...
I reciently was diagonosed with Diabetes. My levels were averaging around 350, Maxing at 3...
I started Metformin 500mg. twice a day--had such terrible anxiety, sweaty hands and nervess...
On a scan 3 days before the IUI, the dr. saw 4 follicles, but only one that looked like it ...
My son is 24 years old and just had a 3 hour fasting glucose tolerance test. His fasting b...
Hello everyone , I was just told this wk i have pcos & i was put on metformin I've been doi...
I am 30 years old and me and my husband have been trying to conceive for 1 year now. Starte...
Hi i have polycystic ovarian syndrome. I can not take the pill due to my side effects. I ha...

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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