What Does The Metformin Pill Look Like

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I have a white pill that I believe is Metformin, it is large and oblong and white, it has a slit line in it, and it has 474 on part of one side of the pill---is it metformin 1000mg? thanks ## Is the marking C 474? If so, then yes, the tablet does contain 1000mgs of Metformin, an oral antidiabetic medication. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, flatulence and abdominal pain. Learn more:

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Is a round white pill with a "D" and a "12" indicate a 500 mg Metformin? ## Hello, Douglas! How are you? I believe the marking you're looking at is actually an A 12, the A is rounded and does look like a D if you hold the pill sideways. And yes, it is manufactured by Aurobindo Pharma and they list it as containing 500mgs of Metformin. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, flatulence, stomach pain and hypoglycemia. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Metformin ER 500 MG 24 HR TAB Oval printed on the pill IP 178

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I take metformin and it always looked like an oval and this time it is round with70 on one side and a Z on the other side and this is not bring down my sugar. please let me know because the pharmacy has made mistakes before. ## This tablet is manufactured by Zydus Pharmaceuticals and they do list it as containing 500mgs of Metformin, which is used to help lower and control blood sugar. The FDA lists the most common side effects to this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, flatulence, stomach pain and hypoglycemia. There can be slight fluctuations from one generic to another, but how high is your blood sugar? It could be that this one just doesn't work for you, or is too much lower in the active ingredient to be effective for you. You may need to see your doctor to get...

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pill G MF1 ## There is no universal criteria for how any tablet has to look, you have to use the imprint to identify them. From this imprint, yes, this tablet contains 500mgs of Metformin, an antidiabetic medication. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, low blood sugar and flatulence. Read more: Do you have any other questions? ## I have been taking 500mg Metformin for Type 2 diabetes for years. The pill was always a long pill. The last time I had my prescription refilled, the pill I was given was round. My sugar has been elevated since taking this pill. Why??

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What does a Metformin pill look like? What is the lettering on the side of the pill? ## I have been taking 500MG Metformin 2X a day. My old pills had ANDRX 674 on one side and 500 on the other. My latest bottle has Z one one side and 70 on the other. Are the new ones still 500MG? Thank you. ## I HAVE THE SAME QUESTION AS BILL, ANYONE OUT THERE WITH THE ANSWER? ODD LOOKING PILL. ## This is to answer Clifton,yes those are the same type of medication.Different companies manafacture Metformin.Generic medications(such as your metformin) must meet the same requirements as it's branded counterpars Rebeca,like I said to Clifton many companies make Metformin and so there will be many imprints for each indavidual company. ## My pharmacy changed their source for Metformin 1000mg from a pill # ...

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What does Metformin 1000 mg look like in all forms? ## Metformin is a generic medication, so it is manufactured by several different companies and they will all have different markings to enable their identification, thus there is really no way I could post what all of them look like and the descriptions. Just to give you a few examples... White, oblong, 93 on one side, 7214 on the opposite. White, oblong, GP 128. White, oblong, Z 71. and white, oval, C 474 are all examples of 1000mg Metformin tablets. Learn more Metformin details here. Do any of these match the tablet you're questioning? If not, then please post back with the markings from it, as well as the basic description and I'll gladly check it for you! ## I received a new prescription of Metformin HCL tabs and they are d...

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I have a large oblong white pill that has a line In the center of it and has the numbers 1p220 on one side and 10 00 on the other side what is it. I thought that it was metformin. what is this pill? ## Hello, CC! How are you? This tablet is manufactured by Amneal Pharmaceuticals and they do list it as containing 1000mgs of Metformin. The FDA classifies this medication as being an oral antidiabetic medication that is used to help lower and control blood sugar levels. Typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, flatulence, stomach pain, diarrhea and low blood sugar. Is there anything else I can help with?

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White, oval pill. 500 on one side, hourglass and 4435 on other side. My question is: is the the extended release form of Metformin? I'm getting different results, and in past the pills have said XR500. Thanks fo ryour help. ## Yes, since you were obviously already looking at the regular online databases and getting conflicting information, I checked it out in a professional database that I use just so I can answer questions here like this, and yes, it is the extended release version, 500mgs. ## Thanks for that, Vernon. Guess it's just me! D ## LOL! No, not just you, many people have trouble finding the exact information they are seeking on a pill, the internet doesn't make it easy. That is why I am here, and what my job is, to help find the info when someone else has trouble...

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I had my prescription filled and it says 500mg er tab amne, underneath was typed substituted for metformin 500 mg er tab wats, what's the difference ## Hello, Linda! How are you? Sorry about the confusion, pharmacies should really be a bit more precise, but I'm happy to clear this up for you. :-) The only difference is the manufacturer, the original one was manufactured by Watson Pharmaceuticals, which is what the wats stands for and the new one is manufactured by Amneal Pharmaceuticals, as designated by the amne. Rather than saying it's a substitute, they should really have just put a notice on it that it is the same medication, but may look different than that which you'd received before. Learn more Metformin ER details here. Is there anything else I can help with?

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for diabtes type 2 white metformin 500 mg bid caplet ## Yes, Metformin 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... Just curious, but have you ever looked into any natural methods for controlling the diabetes? Type 2 diabetes can be "cured" on a raw food diet consuming lots of fruits, veggies, seeds and nuts. I hope this can shed some light for you for other options besides prescription meds. Please post back if you have any more questions or comments to add.

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i have b taken for 2 week and my belly look like i going to blow out ## Hello Anita! How are you? This tablet is manufactured by Amneal Pharmaceuticals and they list it as containing 500mgs of Metformin, which the FDA classifies as an oral anti-diabetic medication. Bloating is listed as a normal side effect of this medication, along with nausea, dizziness, headache, flatulence and hypoglycemia. However, the good news is that side effects tend to be transient and go away, after your body gets used to the medication. You should see an improvement in about 2 more weeks, if not, please consult your doctor. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Does metformin work for people with high blood pressure and can anyone take it?

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Just got my Metformin ER 750 refilled. The pills look different... could be different manufacturer? One has 93 on one side and 7212 on the other. The other has 143 stamped on one side and nothing I can see on the other side. Help? ## Yes, they are both the same medication, a controlled release formulation of Metformin in a 750mg dosage. The one with the 93 is manufactured by Teva Pharmaceuticals and the 143 is manufactured by Sun Pharmaceuticals. It is common for the pharmacy to switch which generic they supply, depending on which company was offering the cheapest price, when they needed to restock their supply. It's how they keep their prices as low as possible for customers without insurance. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I was prescribed with CLOPIDOGREL -PLAGERINE 7...

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I HAVE 2 BOTTLES OF METFORMIN HCL TAB 500MG. ONE BOTTLE HAS WHITE ROUND TABLET A/12 ON IT AND THE OTHER HAS WHITE OVAL TABLET a logo and 4331/500 ON IT. ARE THESE THE SAME MEDICATIONS? COULD THEY BE GENERIC AND THE OTHER BRAND NAME MEDICATION? ## I have two bottles of Metformin HLC Tabs. One is a refill for the other. The tabs are different shapes made by different companies. Same strength is the same. Is this a mistake. ## This type of thing does confuse many people, which is why I think more medications should be standardized as to how they look. However, right now they aren't, so you can receive the same medication, manufactured by different companies and they may look completely differently. As of this time, the way a medication looks is entirely up to the whit and whim of the m...

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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. ## MY DOCTOR PRESCRIBE ME METFORMIN BECAUSE I'M NOT OVULATED SO SINCE I STARTED THE MED, HE MAKES MY SUGAR DOWN, I'M NOT DIEBETES, PLEASE HELP ME ## When you say that it makes you sick, can you provide more detail, such as what specific symptoms you are experiencing? The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, low ...

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shape and color of tramadol 37.5/325 ## ovol shaped light blue r 753 ## To the original poster, if two doses are listed, it would actually be a generic for Ultracet, which contains Acetaminophen, and Tramadol. The FDA warns that it carries the risk of being habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, constipation, and dry mouth. Can you please post back with the markings on it? Since it is available as a generic, it isn't possible for me to post descriptions of all of them for you. But if you can share the markings, I will gladly check for you to confirm what the tablet contains. Joe, Actavis lists that tablet as containing 5mgs of Glyburide and 500mgs of Metformin, it is most commonly used to treat diabetes. The FDA lists its typical side effects ...

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Hi all, I don't have diabetes, however I read that there's a lot of evidence that Metformin can slow the aging process as mentioned in this article among others: newsweek.com/diabetes-drug-could-be-anti-aging-miracle-404370?rx=us I was wondering if there is anyone here who takes Metformin for this reason? There's a 6 year study due to begin soon to look into the anti aging effects on elderly people, but I really don't want to wait 6 years for the results! I've read about a possible side effect of stomach upset while your body adjusts to it, but it seems like its safe and very cheap. So I feel why not start taking it. I don't think I'd be able to get it on prescription though, as I do not have diabetes and its currently only licensed to treat that particular c...

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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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BEEN TAKING METFORMIN7267,93 SOME TIME STARTEDWITH DIAHREA. WHEREIS PILL MADE? ## The products that Teva provides in the U.S. are manufactured here. How long have you been taking it? Diarrhea can be a normal side effect of using Metformin, along with nausea and flatulence. Learn more: ## Yes, it's Teva per Drugs.com. Teva products sold in the US are made in various countries including Israel, India, the Czech Republic, and the US. Using the link below (which I was directed to from Teva's US site), you'll see near the bottom that Teva metformin is manufactured in India. That seems to be the case for most generic versions of metformin these days. dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/lookup.cfm?setid=3286eb86-9650-44b3-8353-847b4c803174

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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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## is lactite which is in this drug a relative of lactose. medication is causing sever diarrah ## I HAVE BEEN ON THIS DRUG FOR 2YRS AT FIRST, IT WAS REALLY BAD THE DIARREHEA. NOW I GET IT ONCE INAWHILE AND WHEN I DO OH BOY. THOUGHT I WAS THE ONLY ONE WITH THIS PROBLEM. ## What does the metformin tablet look like? One pharmacist filled it with a white oval shaped tablet with 93 0n one side and 48 on the other. When I got a refill it was a round tablet with the letter A on one side and the number 12 on the other? ## My stupid mail order drug company has always sent 500mg Metformin tabs. I took two each morning and two each night. Without warning, they sent 1000mg tabs and by the time I noticed it, I had already taken two on Monday evening, then two more on Tuesday morning. I realized Tues...

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