Metformin Hcl

( Generic Riomet )

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Metformin Hcl

Drug Info for metformin hcl

Metformin is used alone or with other medications, including insulin, to treat type 2 diabetes (condition in which the body does not use insulin normally and, therefore, cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood). Metformin is in a class of drugs called biguanides. Metformin helps to control the amount of glucose (sugar) in your blood. It decreases the amount of glucose you absorb from your food and the amount of glucose made by your liver. Metformin also increases your body's response to insulin, a natural substance that controls the amount of glucose in the blood. Metformin is not used to treat type 1 diabetes (condition in which the body does not produce insulin and therefore cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood). Over time, people who have diabetes and high blood sugar can develop serious or life-threatening complications, including heart disease, stroke, kidney problems, nerve damage, and eye problems. Taking medication(s), making lifestyle changes (e.g., diet, exercise, quitting smoking), and regularly checking your blood sugar may help to manage your diabetes and improve your health. This therapy may also decrease your chances of having a heart attack, stroke, or other diabetes-related complications such as kidney failure, nerve damage (numb, cold legs or feet; decreased sexual ability in men and women), eye problems, including changes or loss of vision, or gum disease. Your doctor and other healthcare providers will talk to you about the best way to manage your diabetes.

Glucophage tablets treat type 2 diabetes. Metformin hydrochloride is the generic version of Glucophage. For a supply of 60 tablets of Glucophage oral tablets 500 mg, the approximate cost is $111. To help save on your Glucophage cost, bring your free OptionRx coupon card with you when picking up your prescription at your local pharmacy.

  • Riomet
  • Glumetza
  • Glucophage XR
  • Glucophage
  • DM2
  • Long Acting Tablet
  • 24 Hour Tablet
  • Liquid
  • Long Acting Suspension
  • Tablet

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

Oral routeIt is best to take this medicine with food or milk.

Oral liquid: Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.

Extended-release oral suspension: Use the supplied dosing cup to measure the mixed medicine. Ask your pharmacist for a dosing cup if you do not have one.

Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

Swallow the extended-release tablet whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it. Tell your doctor if you have trouble swallowing the tablets whole.

Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use if you had an allergic reaction to metformin.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart or blood vessel disease, heart failure, blood circulation problems, anemia, metabolic acidosis, an adrenal gland or pituitary gland disorder, vitamin B12 deficiency, or had a heart attack. Tell your doctor if you drink alcohol.

Too much of this medicine can cause a rare, but serious condition called lactic acidosis.

Part of the extended-release tablet may pass in your stool. This is normal.

Make sure any doctor or dentist who treats you knows that you are using this medicine. You may need to stop using this medicine before you have surgery, an x-ray, CT scan, or other medical test.

This medicine may cause some premenopausal women who do not have regular monthly periods to ovulate. This can increase the chance of pregnancy. If you are a woman of childbearing potential, discuss birth control options with your doctor.

Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

Some medicines can affect how metformin works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Acetazolamide, cimetidine, dichlorphenamide, dolutegravir, isoniazid, nicotinic acid, phenytoin, ranolazine, topiramate, vandetanib, zonisamideBirth control pillsBlood pressure medicineDiuretic (water pill)Phenothiazine medicineSteroid medicineThyroid medicine

Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medicine.

Part of the extended-release tablet may pass in your stool. This is normal.

Make sure any doctor or dentist who treats you knows that you are using this medicine. You may need to stop using this medicine before you have surgery, an x-ray, CT scan, or other medical test.

Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

  • Confusion, fast heartbeat, increased hunger, shakiness
  • Trouble breathing, slow heartbeat, lightheadedness, dizziness
  • Stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, muscle pain or cramping
  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
  • Fever or chills
  • Unusual tiredness or weakness
  • Metallic taste in mouth
  • Diarrhea, gas