Glucophage, Generic Glucophage, Metformin Hydrochloride is used to regulate blood glucose (sugar) levels. Glucophage, Generic Glucophage, Metformin Hydrochloride 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 Hydrochloride may be used alone or together with insulin or other diabetes medicines. Glucophage, Generic Glucophage, Metformin Hydrochloride may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide. Glucophage, Generic Glucophage, Metformin Hydrochloride 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.
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Metformin is used to treat type 2 diabetes. Metformin may be used alone or together with insulin or other diabetes medicines.
Most important fact about Glucophage?
A small number of people who have taken metformin have developed a serious condition called lactic acidosis that has been fatal in up to 50% of cases. Lactic acidosis has occurred most often in people whose kidneys were not working properly. Liver problems may also increase the risk of developing lactic acidosis. Stop taking metformin and call your doctor immediately if you experience a feeling of general discomfort or sickness; weakness; sore or aching muscles; trouble breathing, unusual drowsiness, dizziness or lightheadedness; unusual or unexplained stomach upset (after the initial stomach upset that may occur at the start of therapy with metformin); or the sudden development of a slow or irregular heartbeat. These may be signs of lactic acidosis.
How should you take Glucophage?
To ensure that you get a correct dose, measure the metformin solution with a dose-measuring spoon, dropper, or cup, not a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist where you can get one.
What side effects may occur?
Stop taking metformin and seek emergency medical attention if you experience an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives).
Why should Glucophage not be prescribed?
Do not take metformin without first talking to your doctor if you
* have kidney disease;
* have liver disease;
* have congestive heart failure;
* have acute or chronic metabolic acidosis, including diabetic ketoacidosis;
* have had a heart attack or a stroke;
* have a serious infection, illness, or injury;
* need to have surgery;
* need to have x-rays or other procedures using injectable contrast agents;
* are dehydrated (have lost water from your body) due to diarrhea, vomiting, fever, heat stroke, decreased fluid intake, or any other cause;
* drink alcohol; or
* are 80 years of age or older and have not had your kidney function tested.
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