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What is glucophage (metformin) used for?
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Dr. Alan Alianswered
Psychiatry 33 years experience
Glucophage (metformin): Metformin is primarily for type 2 diabetes, also experimentally for polycystic ovarian disease, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease & premature puberty.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
What is glucophage (metformin)?
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Dr. Mazen Ghanianswered
Radiology 25 years experience
Glucophage (metformin) is: An oral medication usually used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus.
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A 49-year-old member asked:
What is metformin used for?
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Dr. Richard Bensingeranswered
Ophthalmology 53 years experience
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.
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