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glucophage overdose drugs
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Dr. David Geffner answered
54 years experience Endocrinology
Low sugar & acidosis: The effects of a metformin overdose may include:
low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
lactic acidosis (see metformin and lactic acidosis).
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25 years experience Psychiatry
Glucophage OD: An overdose occurs when an excessive / dangerous dose of a drug is used. Glucophage (metformin) is used for the Treatment of Type II diabetes. Potenti ... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Donald Colantino answered
61 years experience Internal Medicine
Interactions: Taking glucophage (metformin) and antacids shouldn't cause a significant interaction, but i would not take the glucophage (metformin) immediately afte ... Read More
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Call: Hi. Call a poison control center NOW!
A 49-year-old member asked:
Dr. Terri Washington answered
16 years experience Endocrinology
> 2: 2000mg is usually the highest dose given. Above that people are likely to experience more side effects with out added benefit.
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Monitoring mostly: To my knowledge, close monitoring is the main thing I am aware of. Glucophage (metformin) does not cause the blood sugar to drop, so hypoglycemia/hyp ... Read More
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No : Yu need to go in to see your doctor and tell what's happening.Also, check your blood sugar when you feel bad, write down the results and show your doc ... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Victor Bonuel answered
38 years experience Internal Medicine
Take it with or: After meals. Take care! http://www.Diabetes.Org/ http://www.Rd.Com/health/wellness/the-best-herbs-and-supplements-for-diabetes/.
A 45-year-old member asked:
i'm a diabetic type 2 patient, how should i take glucophage (metformin) drug, before or after meals?
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GI issues: Hi. It doesn't really matter. I usually have patients take it before meals, but after would be just as good. Food mitigates the potential GI side effe ... Read More
A 45-year-old female asked:
Dr. Hamsa Jayaraj answered
54 years experience Internal Medicine
Anti diabetic meds: take with meals- depending on how many times are prescribed.
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