Question 1

still waiting for dr opinion that what i hv to do in diabiaties type 2  suffering from last 4 month using diabetone mr 60 mg? bt want take metoformin

Accepted Answer

Type 2 DM: Taking oral sulfonuria.Addition of glucophage (metformin) may be a good idea. Weight loss, nutritional counselling and exercise will help control you blood sugar.

Question 2

is metaformin bad if taken long term?

Accepted Answer

no: This is a very good drug for diabetes.  It decreases the amount of sugar the liver makes (thus lower blood sugar) and it makes the Insulin in your system more effective at the muscles (insulin lowers your blood sugar).  Unless you have contraindications or severe side effects from the drug, you should be on this if you have type 2 diabetes.

Question 3

can i diet with the help of metformine hcl?

Accepted Answer

Yes: They work well together. Metformin helps with the weight loss and weight loss makes the metformin work better.

Question 4

can chromax tablet replace metaformin and is it much better?

Accepted Answer

No: Chromax (chromium picolinate) is a dietary supplement.  Studies have shown some modest improvement of blood sugars in diabetics, but it will not replace metformin and overall is not anywhere near as effective as metformin for the treatment of diabetes.

Question 5

is extended release metfirmin less effective than the regular kind?

Accepted Answer

No : It is the same medication , but the it is slowly releasing.

Question 6

merformin side effects?

Accepted Answer

Metformin: Weight loss hypoglycemia only with renal failure. Most common loose stools to overt diarrhea.

Question 7

what is metformin used for?

Accepted Answer

Diabetes: This is a mainstay drug for the treatment of diabetes type ii.  It is inexpensive, effective but like all prescription medications should be taken with careful monitoring by your physician.  If you have diabetes you have probably been prescribed this and need careful and daily care to prevent the severe complications of this disease.

Question 8

what is glucophage (metformin)?

Accepted Answer

Glucophage (metformin) is: An oral medication usually used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Question 9

how could metformin make i feel?

Accepted Answer

Helpsmany ways: It gives more energy but reduces some of the craving for carbs, and may lose a bit of wgt as a result.

Question 10

can metformin helps reduce fats?

Accepted Answer

No.: Metformin is given to improve the action of insulin.  Insulin is a hormone that aids cells in the uptake of  carbohydrates, not fats.

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Still waiting for dr opinion that what i hv to do in diabiaties type 2 suffering from last 4 month using diabetone mr 60 mg? bt want take metoformin

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Is metaformin bad if taken long term?

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Can i diet with the help of metformine hcl?

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Can chromax tablet replace metaformin and is it much better?

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Is extended release metfirmin less effective than the regular kind?

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Merformin side effects?

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What is metformin used for?

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What is glucophage (metformin)?

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