Controlling high blood sugar by taking Metformin will help prevent kidney damage, nerve problems, blindness, loss of limbs, and sexual problems. Proper control of diabetes will help lower the risk of a heart attack or a stroke.
Metformin is a diabetic medication, which when used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications will help control blood sugar. Metformin is used in type 2 diabetes patients.
Controlling high blood sugar will help prevent kidney damage, nerve problems, blindness, loss of limbs, and sexual problems. Proper control of diabetes will help lower the risk of a heart attack or a stroke.
Metformin, a medication that treats type 2 diabetes, helps to control blood sugar.
Metformin can be prescribed for people whose lifestyle changes, such as diet and exercise, have not resulted in a reduction in blood sugar.
For treatment: Type 2 Diabetes
Type of drug: Biguanide
Prescriptions or over-the counter: Prescription-only medication
Generic or branded: Generic
Active ingredient: Metformin hydrochloride
Dosages are available: 500mg
It's time to get started: 48 Hours - 3 Months
Side effects that are common include: Sore stomach, loss appetite, diarrhoea, diarrhoea, digestive problems, nausea, being sick
For more information on the prescription medication patients should refer to the Metformin patient information leaflet.