Metformin 500 Sr

i started taking metformin SR in may 12, replacing the IR tablets, having suffered for years with side affects for years. in june when i had my next blood test my platelet count was down to 1300, haveing been normal previously, it seems strange that on taking the slow release tabs i have platelet reduction, can the slow release tablets be having an effect on my platelets. any one able to help please. ## Yes, it may be due to the Metformin, though it likely would have happened regardless of which formulation you were taking, since it has been known to cause it in some people that take it. Learn more Metformin details here. It could even just be that the current dosage is too hight for you, because that can also be an overdose symptom. What have you been advised? Will you just be keeping ...

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What is the difference between metformin hcl tab 500mg 93/48 and metformin 500mg tab sandoz? ## Only the manufacturer, just made by a different company. The Sandoz tablets were, or course, made by Sandoz Pharmaceuticals, the ones marked 93 48 are made by Teva Pharmaceuticals. Is there anything else I can help you with? ## thanks a lot. we were concerned that the pharmacy made a mistake. ## My metromin used to be 93/48 but now the 48 is upside down. Is there a reason for this? ## Same just different companies, one is Teva Brand and the other is Sandoz. ## what are the active ingredients in metformin ## What is the difference between Metformin & Metformin Hydrochloride and also what is the difference between Metformin SR & Metformin ## what is the defference between Metformin 500m...

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Anyone that has questions about their medication, should always consult with their Pharmacist they are a wealth of information. ## I have been taking metformin hcl 500 mg tab. My prescription looks different. The round white tablet has I45 on one side. Is this metformin hci 500? ## I'm taking Metformin Hcl Er 500mg tablet, and my husband i taking Metformin HCL 500mg tablet , is ther any different in the medication ## They are a wealth of information, or it may be better to say that they should be, because not all of them make themselves available to help customers with questions, especially in some of the larger chain stores that have a lot of customers. Enid, the ER designates yours as being a time released formulation and since there's no ER, SR, XR, CR or etc. listed with his...

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Hi Dose metformin 500 mg come in diffrent sizes please let me know ## Did you mean the size of the pill or the dosage? In either case, the answer is actually yes. This is a generic medication, which is used to treat Diabetes, not a name brand, so it is manufactured by many different companies and the size and shape of the tablets can vary from company to company. It is also available in several different dosages, to help someone get their blood sugar levels under control. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I am diabetic and having gout pains also taking metformin SR 500mg, Febuxostat-40 daily.Pl suggest daily diet chart. ## HELLO MY PILL HAS 93 ON ONE SIDE 48 ON OTHER MY DOCTOR JUST UP MY DOSAGE .FROM 2 A DAY TO 4 IS THIS MED FOR CONTROLLING MY DIABETES .AND ALSO WHN IS THE BEST...

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My sugar level fbs is 144 and pp is 177. Give me advice about the medicine. regards Satya Narayan Mohapatra ## why metformin tablets given to PCoD patients ## My blood sugar level isbelow 110/200.no BP. I am taking glycomat gp1 in morning and maxformine 20/150 and glycomat gp1in night. Please suggest.

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i want to know about the side effects.... will we gain weight while consuming this tablet? ## This contains 500mgs of Controlled Release Metformin, commonly used to help treat diabetes. Most people do not normally gain weight with this medication. Some common side effects are: nausea, diarrhea, flatulence and cramps. Read more here: Do you have any other questions?

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I m pcos patient n overweight..my dr. prescribed me obimet sr 500..does it also helps in reducing weight?? ## Obimet contains the active ingredient Metformin, which is an oral antidiabetic medication. PCOS has been shown to be affected by your body's use of insulin, so increasing your insulin resistance with this medication can help to resolve the condition. Learn more Obimet details here. If the PCOS is helped or resolved, then you should also start to lose weight, since the condition itself is what usually causes the woman that suffer from it to be overweight. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I am overweight. can I start taking obimet sr 500 for loosing weight.

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is it good for control diabatis 2and wt is the side affect i had continue head ache ## can we take continuously Glycomet 500 SR as long as blood sugar in control. how many in a day.......(dosage) ## Younus, Sitagliptin and Metformin are both oral antidiabetic medications that are used to help lower and control blood sugar and yes, they may cause side effects, other than the headache, you may also experience nausea, stomach pain and flatulence. Klnreddy, you should continue to take it, as long as you doctor instructs you to do so. There is no cure for Diabetes, but it can be controlled through the use of diet, exercise and medications. The maximum daily dose should not exceed 2,550mgs a day of the regular release or 2,000mgs of the controlled release. Are there any other questions? ## ...

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my doc give me melmet 500 sr but i do not know for what purpose. can u help what type of tablet can help me in conceiving? ## Melmet contains the active ingredient Metformin, it is an oral antidiabetic medication, but if a woman is suffering from a condition such as PCOD that's causing fertility problems, it has been shown to help with this condition by improving her body's use of insulin. Learn more Metformin details here. And you can learn more about PCOD/PCOS here: Learn more PCOS details here. Thus, it seems your doctor is trying to help you to conceive. Have also tried adding a multivitamin, or did your doctor tell you not to do that? ## hi, im diagnosed with PCOS 6 months ago. im 22 years old. doctor prescribed me with melmet and f-gam tablets, after 3 months of medication...

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I take amryl 2mg before breakfast and glycomet SR 500 after breakfast and before dinner also. Is it right way of taking? ## Amaryl contains the active ingredient Glimepiride and Glycomet contains the active ingredient Metformin, both are oral antidiabetic medications used to help control blood sugar. And yes, they are usually taken at mealtime, unless your doctor has instructed you otherwise, since that is when most blood sugar spikes occur. Is using them this way keeping your sugar under control? ## I am 68 male. So far I was taking Glimet DS 500 after meal. My fasting sugar was 114. PP was 145. My friend suggested Glycomet 500 instead of Glimet DS 500. After 10 days my fasting sugar has gone up to 150 and PP is 197. Why this and how to solve?

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What Is The Role Of Obimet Sr 500mg In Over Weight ## hai madam...i hv the probblem with pcos.i had tablet obimet sr 500mg and folic acid gel..i had taken those tablet for five months but nw also i hv a irregular period in this problem i cann,t pregancy wt can i do madam...pls replyme nw i am in qata ## Obimet contains the active ingredient Metformin, in both of your cases it helps by improving your bodies insulin resistance. Ruby, have you consulted your doctor about this, yet? These may not be the right medications to help you and you may need to try something else. ## hi I am 27 yrs olds I have PCOD pblm doctors advised me to take obimet SR 500.. its seems tat I am gained after i am taking this tablet. already i am over weigth.. its tat common.. Pls help me ## my name is sneha and my...

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I am taking Glycomet 500 S.R. for last 1.5 years my insulin was high and i have pcos also..simultaneoulsly, i have hypothoriod also..i m taking this medicine daily after dinner. The doctor advised me to take the same life long. Kindly suggest me to take long time this medicine is ok for me or it will create any type or problem or sideeffect later on. Is these diseases will create any problem after marriage and during perceiving. KINDLY SUGGEST ME ASAP ## Glycomet contains the active ingredient Metformin, it is an oral antidiabetic medication that is used to help control blood sugar. The basic point that I think your doctor is trying to make is that there is no cure for diabetes and you will probably have to be on a medication to help control it, for the rest of your life. And yes, there...

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What happens if x Met sr 500mg tab is consumed on an empty stomach? ## Actually, that's when it should be taken, on an empty stomach just before a meal. This contains the active ingredient Metformin in a time released formulation, it is an oral antidiabetic medication that's used to help lower and control blood sugar. Taking it just before a meal allows some of the medication to start being released, so it can start working to help control your blood sugar by the time you are digesting your food. Side effects to this medication may include nausea, dizziness, flatulence and low blood sugar. Learn more XMet-SR details here. Are there any other questions I can help with? ## Will xmet 500mg works after food to control sugar, coz I am using it and my sugar level is 215mg/dl after foo...

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diabetic medicine type 2 ## The active ingredient in this is sustained release Metformin, used to help treat Type II Diabetes. Common side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, low blood sugar and flatulence. Read more on the medication here: Do you have any questions? ## MY BLOOD SUGAR FASTING 124 POST LUNCH 200. I AM HAVING THOIRIDE PROBLEM [HI PO BELLOW 6 . I AM TAKING ELTROXCIN ONE TABLET PER DAY. GLUCOMAT 250 ONE TABLET PER DAY ADTER LUNCH. PLEASE ADVISE HIGHER POWER IS REQUIRED. THANK YOU

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I have pcos. My Dr. has prescribed me glycomet SR 500 mg. I wanna know what are its side effects and what is its use? ## Glycomet contains the active ingredient Metformin, this is an oral anti-diabetic medication. It is used to help lower blood sugar and, sometimes, to treat PCOS. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, dry mouth and low blood sugar. You can read more on it here: Is there anything else I can help you with? ## when this tablet should be taken ? before the meals or after the meals? ## sir.....my father is a dibatics pataint...filling pain in his body..his level of dibetics is low please piscribes some medicene for him...now he is taking glycomet500 sr.... thanking you ## hi, I take glycomet500sr in the evening after meal, but it comes out with the stool in th...

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CVMET (RPG LIFESCIENCES LTD) Chromium picolinate 200mcg Voglibose .2mg Metformin 500mg SR Cost: 65 INR (10 tab) CVMET Forte (RPG LIFESCIENCES LTD) Chromium picolinate 400mcg Voglibose .3mg Metformin 850mg SR (first time In India) Cost: 85 INR (10 tab) Hope this can help someone who might be searching for more information.

and having PCOs and Doctor advised to take Glycometsr-500 mg 3 times a day. Checked sugar level was more and now after 2 weeks its normal. does it have any side effects. i have type2 diabetes, when can i stop taking these tablets, now my periods have become regular since 6 mnths,,please can u advise me ## Hi, Nikky! What are you taking them to treat, the diabetes, the PCOS or both? Learn more Metformin details here. There is no cure for Diabetes, you'll always have to manage it to keep your sugar under control. The side effects to this medication may include nausea, dizziness, stomach pain and flatulence. What has your doctor advised? ## Actually i have PCOs also.. But Doctor told diabetes may be due to this reason Pcos..doctor also told take this until u concieve ## hi, i am havng ...

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I have been suffering for 20 long years from (COD) and am getting breathlessness. Have taken Isosorbide Dinitrate and Mononitrate with Metoprolol 50mg, Atenolol 50mg, Amlodipine and Nifedipine alternately for 10 yrs with Aspirin as well. For the last 2 yrs I have been taking metoprolol 50mg with telmisartan 40mg, aspirin 100mg and metformin 500 SR daily. I want to include apple cider vinegar for further relief. Is it advisable? This is what I want to know please. ## Hello, Azad! How are you? Sorry about your health issues. Since it isn't a medication, there is no information available on how it may affect or interact with the medications you're taking. Thus, I can only advise you to discuss it with your doctor, before taking it. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I want ...

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I take 3 in a day; level is 160. in the long useage any effects on kidney? Or any other problems? ## There are always risks associated with the use of any medication, but what you have to remember is that the risk of organ damage and suffering permanent health problems is far greater, if you were to let your diabetes get out of control. Glycomet contains the active ingredient Metformin and it may cause some side regular side effects, such as: nausea, dizziness, stomach pain and flatulence. The 160 is still a little high, how long have you been taking it? Have you consulted your doctor? Are you watching the fats and sugars in diet? ## 3 per day after March 2011. earlier 2 per day. very careful on diet. No direct sugar, no fruits, small amount of rice, staple wheat, etc,. Walk around 35 t...

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my Dr.has changed my tabs from glycomet 500 to glycomet 500 sr what is effect of sr how it acts ## The SR stands for sustained released, this means that the active ingredient Metformin is slowly released over time. Since this is an oral antidiabetic medication, this often gives people better control of their blood sugar. The side effects will be the same and may include: nausea, drowsiness, low blood sugar and flatulence. Learn more: Are there any other comments or questions? ## My wifes TSH was 0.1 month back Dr.reduces dose of Eltroxin 100 to 50.after a months test now TSH is showing 15.86 is so much variation possible? what could be the reason? ## Dear sir I am 65 years old I am having High Bp. In recent days I was very tired and i checked blood sugar my self and found fasting 100 ...

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