Fortamet

Metformin

Metformin, sold under the brand name Glucophage, among others, is the first-line medication for the treatment of type 2 diabetes,[6][7][8] particularly in people who are overweight.[9] It is also used in the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome.[6] It is not associated with weight gain[10] and is taken by mouth.[6] It is sometimes used as an off-label augment to attenuate the risk...

Is there anyone out there using Fortamet? If so, how is it working for you? ## The generic name for this would be Metformin, it is also sold under the name Glucophage. This is a diabetes drug used to help lower and control blood sugar levels. ## I use Fortamet. They prescribed it to me for insulin resistant type two diabetes. It is also used in cases of Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome to help with Fertility.

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I regularly take Fortamet 500 mg ER and about 3 years ago tried the lesser expensive Metformin 500 mg ER. The Metformin did not work nearly as well as Fortamet. 1) Why would that be? 2) Are there assistance programs to help offset the high cost of the brand Fortamet? Thank you! ## Hello, Lindy! How are you? There are some generics that are osmotic, this means that precise testing and formulating is done to ensure that they match very closely with the name brand, but that does not apply to all of them. Basically the cheaper a generic gets, the more leeway is taken, thus you may have gotten one that was still time released, but had enough differences to keep it from working well for you, especially if your body was used to the name brand. And unfortunately, I am not finding any assistance...

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I took the generic version, did not agree with me (muscle pain). I switched to fortament recently but the 2 pills look exactly the same. What is the visual difference between these 2 meds? I know metformin is generic & fortamet is a brand name. I would like to know the difference in what they look like, please. ## Hello, Elle! How are you? What are the markings on them? I bet that if you look, they are different between the generic and name brand. Visually, what they look like means nothing, what tells them apart are the markings on them and the formulation of them. Can you please post back with ore details? Thanks!

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WHITE ROUND COATED PILL HAS A TRIANGLE A SHAPE ABOVE 574 ## The pill in description is Fortamet (500 mg); a generic for Metformin, 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.

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Dr ordered Metformin HCL ER 24hr 500mG (OSM) and the mail order pharmacy is sending Fortamet.500mG Is there a difference between what the Dr ordered and the generic Metformin HCL ER 24 ?.......I know that Fortamet is a brand and costs much more than the generic.Metformin HCL ER 24 hrs.......Waht does the (OSM) indicate? ## The Fortamet is the same as what your doctor prescribed, it is just a name brand, rather than a generic. Learn more Metformin details here. From what I can find, the OSM stands for Osmotic, it is used to stress that you get a maximized extended release version, which is what the Fortamet is. Are there any other questions or comments?

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4435 white oblong with hourglass ## METFORMIN (Glucophage® XR, Fortamet®, Glumetza™) is a medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus. Treatment is combined with a balanced diet and exercise. This medicine lowers blood sugar and helps your body to use insulin more efficiently. It is sometimes used with other medicines for diabetes. Generic metformin extended-release tablets are available ## To add some specifics it contains 500mgs of Metformin, in a time released formulation. NDC: 00172-4435 The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, weight changes, dizziness, and hypoglycemia. Is there anything I can help with?

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White oval shaped tablet scored with 93 on one side and 7267 on back ## Located a match it's Metformin hydrochloride ER 500 mg, which is the first-line drug for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, particularly in overweight and obese people and those with normal kidney function, and evidence suggests it may be the best choice for people with heart failure. To learn more click on the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? Pleae post back if you do. ## Metformin (INN; trade names Glucophage, Glucophage XR, Riomet, Fortamet, Glumetza, Obimet, Dianben, Diabex, Diaformin, and others) (pronounced /mtfrmn/) is an oral anti-diabetic drug from the biguanide class. It is the first-line drug for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, particularly in overweight and obese p...

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What is Fortamet prescribed for?

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24 Hr Fortamet 500 mg Extended Release Tablet by Shionogi Inc. ## Markings: 574 ## Shape: Round ## Color: White ## Package Codes: 59630-574-60, 59630-574-99 ## Active Ingredients: Metformin Hydrochloride

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24 Hr Fortamet 1000 mg Extended Release Tablet by Shionogi Inc. ## Markings: 575 ## Shape: Round ## Color: White ## Package Codes: 59630-575-60, 59630-575-99 ## Active Ingredients: Metformin Hydrochloride

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24 Hr Fortamet 1000 mg Extended Release Tablet by Physicians Total Care, Inc. ## Markings: 575 ## Shape: Round ## Color: White ## Package Codes: 54868-2894-0 ## Active Ingredients: Metformin Hydrochloride

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24 Hr Fortamet 500 mg Extended Release Tablet by Physicians Total Care, Inc. ## Markings: 574 ## Shape: Round ## Color: White ## Package Codes: 54868-5558-0, 54868-5558-1 ## Active Ingredients: Metformin Hydrochloride