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Dr. prescribed the Melmet 1000 SB TEBLET one pill at morning before breakfast is it good for healt or harm to health ## Melmet contains the active ingredient Metformin, this is an oral antidiabetic drug that is used to help lower and control blood sugar levels. Before prescribing any medication, your doctor carefully evaluates any possible risks and benefits and will only prescribe it for you if the possible benefits outweigh the risks. In this case, if you have Diabetes, letting your blood sugar remain high is far more dangerous than taking the medication. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, dizziness and low blood sugar. Read more: Are there any comments or questions?

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certain test strips were giveing off incorrect results ## I assume you are referring to Diabetes test strips to check blood sugar levels? The most recent that I can find listed on the FDA recalls page were ones made by Abbott Diabetes care and included the following brands: Precision Xtra®, Precision Xceed Pro®, MediSense® Optium™, Optium™, OptiumEZ and ReliOn® Ultima Blood Glucose Test Strips. They were used in the following devices: Precision Xtra, Precision Xceed Pro,ReliOn Ultima, MediSense Optium, Optium and OptiumEZ. The testing machines are not being recalled, just the strips. Was this the information you were looking for, or was it a different brand?

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for diabetes ## Triglucored Fortec is a combination of three medications, Glibenclamide, Metformin and Rosiglitazone to help control blood sugar levels. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, flatulence and low blood sugar. Are there any comments or questions?

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Free over the counter drugs for the treatment of Diabetic retinopathy ## Well, first, these are not drugs, they are supplements, which means they are claimed, but not proven to actually help with anything. As to the Nepretin, other than to say it is all natural, the company doesn't even list what's in it. The information available on their site just says antioxidants. Blueberry Extract tablets would fall under the same category, they have antioxidant properties. If you are diabetic and taking prescription medications, then it is very important that you check with your doctor, before taking any of these. Are there any comments or questions?

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o white round pill with letters met underlined underneath it says 500 ## This tablet contains 500mgs of Metformin, an oral antidiabetic medication, used to help lower and control blood sugar. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, abdominal pain and low blood sugar. Read more: Are there any questions or comments?

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give me how to use dosage daily for 21year old women and what is result does it produce? ## This contains the active ingredient Metformin, in a time released formulation, it is an oral antidiabetic drug, used to help lower and control blood sugar. The usual dosage is 2 tablets daily, but you should follow whatever instructions your doctor gave you. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, dry mouth and flatulence. Read more: Are there any comments or questions?

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have to start taking Roseday 5 mg tabs & Jalra 50 mg tab. Is this a safe drug? What are the likely side effects for this drug? My age 46 Yrs , I am a male and diabetic (type II) since 5 years. ## Jalra contains the active ingredient Vidagliptin, this is an oral antidiabetic medication that is used to help lower and control blood sugar. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, flatulence and low blood sugar. Read more: On the Roseday, I'm sorry, but I can't locate any information. Are you certain of the name and spelling?

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WHAT IS PERPOSE USEING THIS DRUG ## Glycomet contains the active ingredient Metformin, this is an oral anti-diabetic drug that is used to help lower and control high blood sugar. Common side effects may include: nausea, headache, low blood sugar and flatulence. Read more: Are there any questions or comments?

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metanx generic ## Is there a generic Metanx. If so where can I buy it ## Metanx contains the active ingredients: L-methylfolate (Metafolin): 2.8 mg Pyridoxal 5'-phosphate: 25 mg Methylcobalamin: 2 mg These are all vitamin supplements, so there are others available, however, it can be difficult to locate this precise mix, with the right amounts. As to where you may find it in your area, that depends. Where are you located? Have you tried asking your pharmacist?

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Medication is for (I think) diabetes. I don't know company name. Can you tell me what this pill is for? ## The pill in description is Glipizide ER (10 mg); which is an oral medium-to-long acting anti-diabetic drug from the sulfonylurea class. It is manufactured by Watson Laboratories Inc. From what I was able to gather it is also marketed by Pfizer under the brand name Glucotrol in the USA, where Pfizer sells Glucotrol in doses of 5 and 10 milligrams and Glucotrol XL (an extended release form of glipizide) in doses of 2.5, 5, and 10 milligrams. To view more information about this drug, please click on the link below... If you have any other questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to assist you.

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dIABETIC DRUG COMBINATION CALLED vICTOZA ## Victoza contains the active ingredient Lariglutide and is used to treat Type 2 Diabetes. Common side effects may include: irritation at the injection site, nausea, headache and low blood sugar. Read more: Are there any questions or comments?

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I have been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes since the past month and a half. I am hypothyroid as well since 1994. I had managed to keep my weight under control but I have gained 6 kilos of weight. I was wondering what this weight gain is due to.I am very worried about this Please advise ## Either of these conditions can cause some weight gain, as well as the medications for Thyroid problems. Since I don't know the specifics of what medications you are taking and your medical history, these are only guesses, but they may explain it. It is also normal to gain weight, sometimes, as we age. Have you tried asking your doctor?

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norsulin dosage ## There are two dosages of Norsulin available, one contains 500mgs of Metformin with 2.5mgs of Glipizide and the other contains 500mgs of Metformin with 5mgs of Glipizide, both are usually taken twice daily. This is an oral antidiabetic medication. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, flatulence and low blood sugar. Read more: Are there any questions or comments?

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What is a small round green pill, scored, has 93 on one side and 7255 on the other? ## Based on the description provided, the pill is Glimepiride (2 mg). Glimepiride is a medium-to-long acting sulfonylurea anti-diabetic drug. To view information about this drug, please click on the link below... If you have any other questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to assist you.

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I have been given Metanx Tabs as a substitute for Iberet Folic, which I have taken for 15 years as part of my treatment for prenacious anemia. What does this contain and is it a suitable substitute? ## Well, they are not interchangeable! Iberet Folic is a multivitamin with iron and Metanx IS NOT and does not work like one. You can see the information on Metanx yourself at the following link: ## I have neuropathy in feet and spinal stenosis both are severly symptoms are same which medication you are going to suggest? respond will be highly appreciated. M kaiser toronto

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My food lover husband met High blood sugar just 1 month back. What diet should I give to him ? ## do you mean he is diabetic or has just had one episode of high blood sugar? What has his doctor advised? Have they put him on any medications? With high blood sugar, it is very important to eat a healthy, low-fat diet, without a ton of sweets. The main issue, however, is that all food is converted into sugars in the body for fuel, so too much of anything can raise the blood sugar, even if it is healthy. That is why medication is necessary and healthy foods. Fruit has a lot of natural sugars in it, so it is the best choice when he wants something sweet, but he still has to limit how much of it he eats. Fats coat the cells in the body, preventing proper absorption of the sugars, which keepsth...

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by Teva, white oval pill, blank on one side and 142 printed on the other. Looks different than my previous pills, just want to double check. ## this was my post, found out that the pharmacy had the wrong manufacturer on the label. Mystery solved. Thanks! ## Pharmacies, unfortunately, do make mistakes, luckily in your case it was just something incorrect on the label and not something dangerous! :-) Metformin is an oral antidiabetic medication. Read more: Does anyone have any questions?

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This isn't my first bad experience with a drug manufactured by Teva. Not only is my Teva Metformin ineffective, but I had the same identical problem with Teva's generic for Protonix (it was like taking a placebo and I located many similar complaints in an online forum). My doctor finally prescribed a name-brand and my symptoms disappeared and my sugar levels are near normal once again. I always ask before picking up new prescriptions now; I will NOT accept any pills by Teva Pharmaceuticals of Israel -- I think they should be investigated and the pills tested by the FDA. ## teva metformin and metformin ER do not work right. Ineffective. Other standard metformin always turns off crct2 switch in liver making good numbers. ( 500mg) an dblocks liver leaking glucose. 500mg Teva and ER...

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pill ## THANKS A LOT FOR SENDING ME THE INFORMATION, BUT, I WANT TO KNOW WHAT KIND OF MEDICINE IS Apo 1000. MY HUSBAND IS USING IT TO CURE HIS DIABETE. I WANT TO MAKE SURE THAT THE DRUGSTORE DIDN'T MAKE A MISTAKE SENDING HIM THE WRONG MEDICINE. THANKS AGAIN MARIA ADORNO ## APO 1000 is 1000 mg Metformin, which is used to treat type II diabetes. ## apo 1000 round pill i got that instead of serquel 500 what is it

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My husband tool actos and has bladder cancer. The FDA is investigatng the link. He now has a new medicine. Is anyone else involved in this mess? ## There is some preliminary evidence reported as linking this medication to bladder cancer, though more confirmation is needed to prove it, which is why the FDA is investigating. How long was your husband on it? ## He was on it for four years before he developed bladder cancer. I know there is no validation yet, but it is an interesting concept. Avandia is another drug in the same family. We may never know if the drug caused the bladder cancer. He insisted that his doctor take him off the drug, and he is on metformin.

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