Expert Advice :
You have been prescribed Metformin to control the blood sugar level and reduce the risk of diabetic complications such as heart attacks. Chances of weight gain and low blood sugar are lesser with this medicine as compared to other diabetes medicines. Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) may occur when taken along with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or on delaying/skipping a meal. Carry a sugar source with you for immediate relief. Tell your doctor immediately if you experience any deep or rapid breathing, persistent nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain as Metformin may cause a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis, which is an excess of lactic acid in the blood. Prolonged use of Metformin may lead to vitamin B12 deficiency which may lead to anemia, causing fatigue, pale skin, shortness of breath or headache. Notify your doctor if you experience any of these as you may require supplements. Your doctor will monitor your blood sugar levels and kidney functions regularly while you are taking this medication.
Side Effects :
Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Flatulence
How it works :
Metformin is an anti-diabetic medication (biguanide). It works by lowering glucose production in the liver, delaying the absorption of sugar (glucose) from the intestines, and increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin.
Uses / Indications :
Metformin is an antidiabetic medicine that helps to control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
