Metformin 500

ROUND 500KG 674 ON PILL FOR DIABETES ## I can confirm the pill in description to be Metformin hydrochloride (500 mg); which is an oral anti-diabetic drug in the biguanide class. You can view a detailed description of the drug by clicking on the link below... If you have any more questions or comments to add, please post back so I can further assist you. ## Should I take Co-Metformin before I test my blood or after

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A white oval pill with 142 on one side, nothing on the other ## Yes, this contains of Metformin CR, a generic for Glucophage XR, this is a controlled released, antidiabetic medication. Common side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, headache and low blood sugar. You can read more on the medication here: Is there anything else I can help you with? ## Can you be in the sun whentaking metformin500

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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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Oblong white tablet marked only 142 Is it metformin? ## yes it is a slow release metformin ## There is a tablet manufactured by Sun Pharmaceuticals with this marking that they list as containing 500mgs of Metformin, which is most commonly used to help lower and control blood sugar levels. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, flatulence, and hypoglycemia. You can click this NDC code to view more details: 62756-0142 And yes, it is a time released formulation. Is there anything else I can help with?

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is co metformin the same as sandoz metformin both 500mg. ## Hello, Barb! How are you? Yes, they are the same, the Co and Sandoz just designate which company manufactured it. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, flatulence and stomach pain. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I took a Metformin ER 500mg today for the first time but I cut it in half because I didn't know that I wasn't supposed to. I took the first half and then saw that I was supposed to take it whole so I took the other half. I'm just wondering if I'm in any danger? ## Since it is time released tablet, you could get too much of the medication at once, so you will need to watch for the signs of low blood sugar, which could include: dizziness, drowsiness, tremors and fainting. You may want to make sure you have something sweet on hand that can bring it up, fast, such as a small glass or orange juice and then, when feeling better, a sandwich or something to help keep it up longer. Are there any other questions? ## how long / how many hours does metformin ER act? ## AJJAx, they s...

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long whitenpill with #571 on it ## The pill in description is confirmed to be Metformin hydrochloride ER (500 mg); which is an oral anti-diabetic drug in the biguanide class. NOTE: The full description is 571 with a triangular symbol next to it and on the other side there is the number 500. You can view a detailed description of the drug, by clicking on the link below... If you have any more questions or comments to add, please post back so I can further assist you.

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Round, white pill with 70 On one side and a Z on the other. ## Hello, BigT! How are you? Yes, this is a 500mg Metformin tablet that's manufactured by Zydus Pharmaceuticals. It is used to help lower and control blood sugar levels. Its side effects may include nausea, dizziness, diarrhea and flatulence. Is there anything else I can help with?

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SIDE AFFECT OF METFORMIN HCL500MG TAB ## Metformin, a generic for Glucophage, is used to treat Diabetes. Side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, dry mouth and headache. You can read more here: Is there anything else I can help you with? ## how safe is it to take metformin hcl 500mg with hydrochlorot 12.5mg,prednisone,levothyroxin 50mcg ? ## Well, only your doctor can decide if it is appropriate and safe for you to use any certain combination of medications. Are they aware of what all you are taking? Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic, used to help control blood pressure and edema. Prednisone is a corticosteroid, used to treat allergic reactions, pain and inflammation. Levothyroxine is a thyroid hormone. As to possible interactions, the use of the Levothyroxine and the Prednisone ma...

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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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im taking half of the apo metformin 500mg and i am worried because i am not diabetic .my blood sugar is only 10 and not producing enough eggs .why halF? ## what are the symptomatic difference between Dengue fever and Chikungunya fever? Is there is any specific drugs for them? Kindly answer ## Jenny, if you're having some type of fertility issue, it means you may suffer from polycystic ovarian syndrome. Learn more PCOS details here. And it can often be treated by improving a person's insulin resistance, that may explain why your doctor has given you a low dose of the Metformin, because that is exactly what it does. Learn more Metformin details here. However, you'd need to ask them to be sure, but that's usually why such a medication is prescribed in cases such as yours. ...

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I was taking Metformin 500MG (APOT). This brand is impossible for me to find. I now take Metformin 500MG (TEVA). This brand (TEVA) makes me sick and I have been taking it for one year and my body has not been able to adjust to it. Please help me find the (APOT) brand. It was a oblong-shaped tablet imprinted with APO500 on one side and MET on the other side. Please help me!!!!!! I have tried other brands and they make me even sicker. ## i have some of Metformin 500MG (APOT) 88 to be positive i dont need them anymore they took and puy me on a 1000mg contact me ## I was taking Metrormin HCL Tabs by TEVA and that is the only brand that agrees with my body. Where can I buy them.

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Have taken this brand for 2 years with no problems but last refill was told pharmacy can't get it anymore. Tried Teva and have stomach issues, anxiety and palpitations. Tried Solco and felt horrid. Is Sandoz not making met anymore? ## Hello, JJ! How are you? Apparently, there is a shortage of the raw ingredients required to manufactured Metformin, so some manufacturers have been unable to maintain and distribute a supply. The situation is expected to resolve, but there's no way of knowing for sure when it will occur. Have you tried the name brand? You might want to ask your doctor about writing for it, so you can't be given a generic, at least while this issue continues. The FDA classifies Metformin as being an oral antidiabetic medication that is most commonly used to help ...

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what is the diference Teva-metformin 500mg and Ratio-metformin 500mg ## Just the manufacturer, from what you've listed. The one that says Teva is made by Teva Pharmaceuticals and the Ratio one is manufactured by RatioPharm. Otherwise, it is the same medication, in the same dosage. Is there anything else I can help with?

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i want to know is glyburide/metformin2.5-500 and gylb/metformin 2.5-500 the same medication. thank's i don't understand what to say for word verification ## Hello, Annie! How are you? Yes, they are the same, one has just been abbreviated. This is an oral antidiabetic medication that is used to help lower and control blood sugar levels. Typical side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache, flatulence, stomach pain and hypoglycemia. For the word verification, you just need to type the letters that are shown. Is there anything else I can help with?

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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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Just given this pill from my old metformin with 7267 on back been having severe diarhea and wondering if anyone else reporting or something with pill change ## Hello, Karhy! How are you? There can be slight differences between generic mediations, according to the Hatch-Waxman Act of 1984. So, this new one might have a little more of the active ingredient than the prior one that you were taking and thus, causing you more side effects. Diarrhea is a typical side effect of this medication, as listed by the FDA, you may also experience nausea, dizziness, dry mouth, hypoglycemia and flatulence. Have you consulted your doctor?

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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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Have two refills -180 tablets and they smell really bad -like dead fish. Returned to Pharmacy. Why the smell and how much of the risk for me? Thank you. ## Hello, Neb! How are you? There is no risk to you and there is nothing wrong with those tablets. Metformin actually does smell horrible, it's just that some manufacturers use a coating on them to prevent the odor. This is an oral antidiabetic medication that's most commonly used to help lower and control blood sugar levels. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, stomach pain, flatulence, diarrhea and hypoglycemia. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Thank you ,all I was wondering if it is safe to use it. Thanks again. ## Yes, it is safe to use and you're very welcome! Are there any other questions or concerns?

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