Question 1

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 2

the metformin i'm taking is making  me frisky?

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Possibly ...: While this is not a commonly reported side effect, there are anecdotal reports of increased libido(sex drive) with metformin.  It's also possible that with using metformin, your blood sugars are better controlled and this is responsible for your increased libido.  Hope this helps.

Question 3

is metformin a blood thinner?

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No it's not.: It's used to lower blood sugar in people with diabetes. Take care!                                                   http://www.Drugs.Com/metformin.Html.

Question 4

can metformin cause lung failure?

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Not directly: It can cause severe lactic acidosis which can lead to respiratory failure, but commonly not lung damage directly.

Question 5

can metformin cause excessive thirst?

Accepted Answer

no: It doesn't but poorly controlled diabetes can cause excessive thirst. Is your blood sugar persistently high on metformin?

Question 6

what are phentermine and metformin used for?

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Weight loss.: Phentermine boost metabolism for a while, before your body puts on the brakes.  It is a stimulant, and also suppresses apptetite slightly.  Metformin, the best first choice for diabetics, increases Insulin sensitivity, thereby lowering insulin, which makes it hard to put fatty acids into a fat cell.  Many weight loss clinics use this combo.  Phentermine is a controlled substance.

Question 7

why is metformin useful for diabetes type 2?

Accepted Answer

Mainly, it reduces: liver production of glucose

Question 8

is it ok to metformin with the contraceptive pill?

Accepted Answer

Yes, no interaction: There is no problem from taking them together.

Question 9

how does metformin work to maintain blood glucose?

Accepted Answer

Metformin: 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 10

is it okay to take metformin before hba1c blood work?

Accepted Answer

Before blood draw: You can take metformin before your a1c labwork is done. Make sure to know the other lab tests being ordered since some tests need to be done in the fasting state such as lipid panel.

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