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