Metformin

Glucophage, Generic Glucophage, Metformin is used to regulate blood glucose (sugar) levels.

Glucophage, Generic Glucophage, Metformin is works in three ways: first, it reduces the amount of glucose produced by your liver; second, it reduces the amount of glucose absorbed from food through your stomach; and third, it makes the insulin that your body produces work better to reduce the amount of glucose already in your blood.

Glucophage, Generic Glucophage,Metformin may be used alone or together with insulin or other diabetes medicines.

Glucophage, Generic Glucophage, Metformin may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

Glucophage, Generic Glucophage, Metformin does not usually cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).

Nevertheless, hypoglycemia may occur in the treatment of diabetes, as a result of skipped meals, excessive exercise, or alcohol consumption.

Know the signs and symptoms of low blood sugar, which include hunger, headache, drowsiness, weakness, dizziness, a fast heartbeat, sweating, tremor, and nausea.