Metformin Questions (Page 6)

Metformin, could this medicine help my ovarian cysts? I'm not even diabetic!?

my diagnosis is... polycystic ovaries... over a dozen cysts in each of my ovaries from an OB-GYN in the Philippines after a transvaginal exam. i was prescribed Metformin HCI, 500 mg, 3x a day, for a whole year. i never had a blood drawn in the Philippines. i was never diagnosed diabetes, last check... read more

What foods are good to eat for someone allergic to sulfa drugs. Thanks?

I'm allergic to sulfa drugs and I find that certain foods give me problems like itching and scalding of the mouth and also will make my eyes hurt & water. I just need to know what is available to help me with this sulfa allergy. I also have problems with medicines that do not contain sulfa but they... read more

Is it safe to take Tadalafil(=Cialis, for impotence) while taking Metformin for Diabetes?

Is it safe to take Tadalafil(=Cialis, for impotence) while taking Metformin for Diabetes? Because of Diabetes, my husband as some case of impotence. He wants to take Cialis, to improve our sex life, but is it safe, since he already takes Metformin everyday for his Diabetes?

Metformin and phentermine?

What has weight loss been like for anyone taking metformin and phintermine. My dr put me on both for wieght loss due to pcos

Pre-Diabetes - I was prescribed Metformin 500MG as I am pre-diabetic... doctor offered as an option?

... so I could have passed. In looking at the precautions list, I already HAVE a lot of the side effects even before taking it, and 2 of the meds I take are on the Warning list... I'm also to see a cardiologist next week to check my heart and a pulmonary specialist to find out why I get so short of... read more

Metformin - How long to work and do I take forever?

Taking metformin hcl tab 500mg 2 times daily for low blood sugar. When should i see an increase in my blood sugar and how long do i have to continue taking this med - forever?

Is it safe to take Lisinopril , metformin, pravastatin and Tamulosin together?

Also take 1 Alleve a day.

What is difference between Metformin 500mg and Metformin HCL 500mg?

What is the difference between Glucophage and Metformin?

Tradjenta - Why does this drug cost so much?

From what I have read it does not even work well. My mother was told she needs to switch from metformin to trajenta because of her kidneys. She has never had any problem with metformin. I hope trajenta will work for her but I am not sure how any one can afford it.

Can extended use of Metformin cause lower leg cramps at night?

I have been taking Metformin (1000 g twice per day) for over a year. I have started having nightly leg cramps (in early morning).

What is the difference between glucophage xr and metformin xr?

I had a reaction to metformin HCL500 mg and was given another prescription for Meformin XR .750 mg However they are both almost identical the XR 750 is slightly larger but is still a large oval shaped pill. It does not have layers and is not a capsul with colored pellets that dissolve at different... read more

Metformin - Will Met formin help me lose weight?

I am in my mid 20's and have always had trouble losing weight. I have changed my eating habits to a healthier diet, and excersice but I still don't see much results. I hope this med will help.

I have type II diabetes. I have been given metformin twice a day, 1000 mg each one. My blood sugar?

... levels have 100 to 115. My problem is I have extreme Gas and bloating. My stomach growls, especially at night. I watch what I eat And my A1C is 5.6

When we take metformin can we have sugar?

I have been on metformin 500mg 1 a day. I am still picking up weight. I don't have sweet stuff but i have cravings. I feel tired and hungry all the time and i get palpitations