Metformin Questions (Page 13)

I'm on glipizide er and still have high blood sugars. What am I doing wrong ?

I had lactic acidosis so I can't take metformin. I am now on 20 mg of glipizide er taken at breakfast. I did have an infection but have now finished the antibiotic.

Does metformin lose it's potency over time?

When stopping Victoza suddenly will you get headaches?

I only took Victoza for about 6 days and my sugars dropped so low it sent me to the ER. My doctor prescribed for more weight loss when my A1C was already at 6.6. I was already taking 1000 metformin x2 a day. My sugars are still all over from stopping 3 days ago and my head splitting. Is that normal?

Can you overdose on metformin?

I am on metformin 1000mg twice a day, but tonight I think I might have mistaken my metformin for my atorvastatin and took it 3 times. Will I be ok? Or do I need to call a doctor?

I’m supposed to take my metformin at the exact same time every day.

How much of a time window is allowed before I should skip that dose. Like if I take it at 6 pm with dinner tonight, would 7 pm be too late tomorrow night?

Are Heritage metformin pills included in the recalls issued in 2020?

Are Heritage metformin pills included in the recalls issued in 2020? Only 1 of 5 companies were listed in the WSJ article.

Metformin and recall. What should I do?

I was prescribed by my doctor to take Metformin extended release 500 mg. Recently I found out it was on recall due to cancer enhancing chemicals through the NDC. The pharmacist insisted I'd be fine; however, due to my concern he claims he would give me another brand of metformin (still 500mg)... read more

Can I take fluconazole if I take metformin?

I have diabetes 2. Can I still take fluconazole?

Metformin and L-methylfolate interaction?

On the page with information regarding l-methylfolate it lists metformin as one of the potential medicines to stop or to talk to your health care provider before starting combined treatment with l-methylfolate with metformin. I was wondering why metformin is listed since I can’t find any info o... read more

Metformin - PCOS / medicine side effects,

I just started taking metformin less about a week ago for PCOS, periods, and try to conceive. But I’m also on a couple other medicines. I am having some symptoms that I guess may be concerning and just want to know if anyone else is experiencing or has experienced these. I’m having flu symptoms. My ... read more

Just want some people’s story I guess! While taking metformin for PCOS/conceiving/periods...

... how soon were you able to start a period and how soon after taking metformin did you guys get pregnant?

Newbie diabetes diagnosis here! My doctor started me on 2 times a day metformin ER 500 mg...

... each dose. I’ve been taking for about month now. Noticed that my urine and groin area sweat smell like (garlic, onions or some weird smell) checked for UTI plus she put me on Macrobid, but negative for infections. Anyone notice any odor, smell changes with this Metformin? Omgosh.This metformin ... read more

Ozempic injection type 2 diabetes?

Injected my first 0.25 today. Feel fine, but look 9 months pregnant with a very swollen abdominal. Is this normal side effect? Not feeling hungry at all. I also take metformin 2000mg a day and insulin at bed time?

Metformin PCOS and weight loss?

Does metformin helps in weight loss and PCOS?

Is Jardiance / empagliflozin and metformin the same drug?