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Does metformin cause hypoglycemia?

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Does metformin cause hypoglycemia? Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm . Last updated on Oct 16, 2023. Official answer by Drugs.com Metformin rarely produces hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels) because it does not change how much insulin is secreted by the pancreas and does not cause high...

How does metformin work?

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How does metformin work? Medically reviewed by Leigh Ann Anderson, PharmD . Last updated on June 6, 2023. Official answer by Drugs.com Metformin lowers blood glucose (sugar) in your body by lowering liver glucose production, reducing intestinal glucose absorption and improving how well your own...

Does metformin cause weight loss?

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Does metformin cause weight loss? Medically reviewed by Leigh Ann Anderson, PharmD . Last updated on Feb 10, 2023. Official answer by Drugs.com Metformin, an oral type 2 diabetes medicine, may lead to a modest weight loss and does not usually lead to significant, if any, weight gain. In various...

Is Invokana the same as metformin?

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Is Invokana the same as metformin? Medically reviewed by Melisa Puckey, BPharm . Last updated on Sep 11, 2023. Is Invokana better than metformin?Can you take Invokana with metformin? Official answer by Drugs.com No, Invokana is not the same medicine as metformin. Invokana and metformin both are...

Why does metformin cause diarrhea?

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Why does metformin cause diarrhea? Medically reviewed by Kristianne Hannemann, PharmD . Last updated on Sep 4, 2023. Official answer by Drugs.com Metformin is an oral medication used along with diet and exercise to treat people with type 2 diabetes. According to the manufacturer, about 53% of...

Why does Metformin smell like fish?

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Why does Metformin smell like fish? Medically reviewed by Leigh Ann Anderson, PharmD . Last updated on May 10, 2023. Official answer by Drugs.com Pharmacists and patients are well aware that metformin may come with a fishy smell when you open the bottle. The smell does not mean the drug is spoiled...

Can you take metformin without food?

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Can you take metformin without food? Medically reviewed by Leigh Ann Anderson, PharmD . Last updated on July 5, 2023. Official answer by Drugs.com If you take metformin without food you may end up with an upset stomach, especially if you are just starting treatment. Nausea and vomiting are some of...

How long does metformin take to work?

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How long does metformin take to work? Medically reviewed by Leigh Ann Anderson, PharmD . Last updated on July 31, 2023. Official answer by Drugs.com Key Points Metformin will usually start lowering your blood sugar (glucose) levels in the first week of treatment, but it may take 2 to 3 months to...

Does metformin lower A1C, if so how much?

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Does metformin lower A1C, if so how much? Medically reviewed by Leigh Ann Anderson, PharmD . Last updated on June 7, 2023. Official answer by Drugs.com When metformin is used alone as monotherapy, it lowers A1C by about 1% to 2% on average. A1C is a measure of longer-term blood sugar control. In...

When is the best time to take metformin?

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When is the best time to take metformin? Medically reviewed by Leigh Ann Anderson, PharmD . Last updated on June 15, 2023. Official answer by Drugs.com Metformin should be taken after having a meal or eating food, especially when you are first starting treatment. This can help reduce any stomach...