What Is Metformin Zyd

I too have taken 850 mg Zyd tabs dispensed from Walmart. My A1c went from 6.0 to 7.1 with no change in diet and exercise. They also have an odd taste. I just switched to 850 mg made by Sun dispensed from Medco/Express scripts and after 3 days my Glucose is now back to the 120's. For me I found Zyd ineffective. There are differences in the generics. If one brand doesn't work for you try another before you give up on Metformin altogether. ## You are correct, there can be differences and that does make them less effective for some people. You may want to double check in the future, when you get a refill, to make sure that you don't get the one from Zydus, again. Is there anything I can help with?

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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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How should these pills be taken ..I have to take it 3 times a day so my question is how many hours apart?..Right now I am taking it 5 hours apart..9:30 ..2:30 and 7:30 is this ok? ## It's usually meant to be taken with your meals, unless your doctor has instructed you otherwise, since it's used to help control blood sugar. Generally, it should be taken just before you start eating, so it has a chance to start working, by the time you are digesting your food. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, flatulence and stomach pain. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I have 2 different refills from 2 different pharmacys. One says metformin HCL 1000 mg and the other says metformin 1000 mg tab her . What's the difference of any ## Hello, Connie! How are you? There is no difference in the medication, from what you've listed. The one with tab her after it just designates them as tablets from that manufacturer and these details were left off of the other bottle. Is there anything else I can help with? ## what is the difference between Metformin 500mg TAB HER and 500 TAB ZYD... I was taking tab her just refill and notice the change ## What is it for metforim hcl 1000

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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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what is the difference between Metformin Hcl Er and Metformin Hcl ## The ER stands for extended release, which means that it has been specially formulated to slowly release over a certain period of time, which can help give some people better blood sugar control. The other is just a regular release formulation. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Can the regular release and ER (extended release) be interchanged? ## What is the difference between metformin tab her and zyd ## What is the difference in metformin 500 mg HCL ER and metformin 500 ZYD

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I have taken metformin 500mg tabs Sandoz for years today when I picked up my medicine they gave me metformin 500 mg tab zyd. What is the difference in the two? ## Hello, Deb! How are you? Sandoz and Zydus are just the manufacturers, so that's the only difference based on what you've posted. Your pharmacy is just carrying one that's been manufactured by a different company. Learn more Metformin details here. Are there any other questions or concerns? ## that just happened to me also, i went from the sandoz to the zyd (metformin 500mg) , the zyd is bigger and ive been on it a couple weeks, ever since they switched, (same pharmacy,(walmart) same drugest) so why the 2 different pills?..back to my comment, ever since they switched me to this bigger pill ive had a hard time going ...

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Home delivery by catamaran has an unusual smell like fish(somewhat offensive).I did not taste the pill and normaly,I swallow the pills.I took the pill for almost 3 weeks.My blood sugar fluctuating.I am following the same diet while I took the Zydus Z on one side&70 on other side I,did not have any problem with it.Iam concerned.Iam a type two diabetic for morethan 1o yrs. ## Hello, Irene! How are you? All Metformin actually has a foul smell to it, it's just that many manufacturers coat the tablets, so it doesn't bother anyone. And your blood sugar should fluctuate to a point, just like blood pressure, it shouldn't always be just one steady number. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Metformin definitely caused me to fart more than I ever have also the most lingerin...

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What does the ZYD INDICATE? On metformin 850mg large oval pill with 69 one side Z on other. ## That's just an abbreviation for the manufactured of those tablets, Zydus Pharmaceuticals. Learn more Metformin details here. This is an oral antidiabetic medication that may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, stomach pain and flatulence. Is there anything else I can help with?

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do all metaformin pills have the same markings..? ## Hello, Judah! How are you? No, they do not. Each manufacturer must use unique imprints to enable their tablets to be identified, in case of emergency. The imprints also have to differ from one dosage to the next. This enables authorities to trace what a pill contains, what its dosage is and who manufactured it, just from looking the imprint up in a database. Metformin is an oral antidiabetic medication that is used to help lower and control blood sugar, side effects may include nausea, dizziness, stomach pain, flatulence and hypoglycemia. Do you have a tablet that you are questioning? If so, please post back with the markings on it and I will be glad to research it for you to see what it contains.

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I am taking the metformin with the m on it now I just get a refill and I get the big one with L on side and 70 and the other side is it ok thank you ## Hello, Louise! How are you? Yes, the tablet with the Z 70 marking is manufactured by Zydus Pharmaceuticals and they do list it as containing 500mgs of Metformin. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, flatulence and stomach pain. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Was found in a hydrocodone bottle ## If it is stamped Watson 358 or m358 its a Lortab; which Lortab is the brand name of Hydrocodone. ## The tablet with the Z71 marking is manufactured by Zydus Pharmaceuticals and contains 500mgs of Metformin, which is used to help lower and control blood sugar in diabetics. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, stomach pain, flatulence, hypoglycemia, and diarrhea. (NDC 68382-0760) Payton, Lortab is the name brand for it. (NDC 16590-636, just one example.) However, it should be noted that it no longer contains 500mgs of Acetaminophen, due to FDA action, combined medications cannot contain more than 325mgs of Acetaminophen, per dose. Is there anything else I can help with?

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NDC Database

Metformin Hydrochloride 1 Gm Oral Tablet by Zydus Pharmaceuticals (Usa) Inc. ## Markings: Z;71 ## Shape: Oval ## Color: White ## Package Codes: 68382-030-01, 68382-030-05, 68382-030-10, 68382-030-16, 68382-030-30, 68382-030-61, 68382-030-77 ## Active Ingredients: Metformin Hydrochloride

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Metformin Hydrochloride 500 mg Oral Tablet by Zydus Pharmaceuticals (Usa) Inc. ## Markings: 70;Z ## Shape: Round ## Color: White ## Package Codes: 68382-028-01, 68382-028-05, 68382-028-10, 68382-028-16, 68382-028-30, 68382-028-61, 68382-028-77 ## Active Ingredients: Metformin Hydrochloride

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Metformin Hydrochloride 850 mg Oral Tablet by Zydus Pharmaceuticals (Usa) Inc. ## Markings: 69;Z ## Shape: Oval ## Color: White ## Package Codes: 68382-029-01, 68382-029-05, 68382-029-10, 68382-029-16, 68382-029-30, 68382-029-61, 68382-029-77 ## Active Ingredients: Metformin Hydrochloride

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Metformin Hydrochloride 500 mg Oral Tablet, Film Coated by Zydus Pharmaceuticals (Usa) Inc. ## Markings: 70;Z ## Shape: Round ## Color: White ## Package Codes: 68382-758-01, 68382-758-05, 68382-758-10, 68382-758-16, 68382-758-77 ## Active Ingredients: Metformin Hydrochloride

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Metformin Hydrochloride 850 mg Oral Tablet, Film Coated by Zydus Pharmaceuticals (Usa) Inc. ## Markings: 69;Z ## Shape: Oval ## Color: White ## Package Codes: 68382-759-01, 68382-759-05, 68382-759-10, 68382-759-16, 68382-759-77 ## Active Ingredients: Metformin Hydrochloride

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Metformin Hydrochloride 1000 mg Oral Tablet, Film Coated by Zydus Pharmaceuticals (Usa) Inc. ## Markings: Z;71 ## Shape: Oval ## Color: White ## Package Codes: 68382-760-01, 68382-760-05, 68382-760-10, 68382-760-16, 68382-760-77 ## Active Ingredients: Metformin Hydrochloride

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Metformin Hydrochloride 500 mg 24 Hr Extended Release Tablet by Zydus Pharmaceuticals (Usa) Inc. ## Markings: 63;Z ## Shape: Capsule ## Color: White ## Package Codes: 68382-027-01, 68382-027-05 ## Active Ingredients: Metformin Hydrochloride

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Metformin Hydrochloride 750 mg 24 Hr Extended Release Tablet by Zydus Pharmaceuticals (Usa) Inc. ## Markings: Z;C;20 ## Shape: Capsule ## Color: White ## Package Codes: 68382-039-01, 68382-039-05 ## Active Ingredients: Metformin Hydrochloride