HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

Can doubling up on my diabetes medicine, metformin, have any bad side effects? i'm trying to lower my blood sugar faster.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Don't do it: You can get very sick and damage yourself permanently if you try to "speed-lower" your blood sugar. Managing diabetes requires close collaboration with your physician -- in fact, much close than any other illness except cancer chemotherapy.

Answered 12/25/2019

5.1k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Doc prescribed metaformin three days ago for my type 2 diabetes, did not say anything about checking my blood sugars, am feeling so tired all the time?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Which one is better in your opinion regarding blood sugar control, side effects and overall risks reduction besides metformin (sitaglibtin 100 once ) or ( vildagliptin 50 twice) cause every endocrinologist I visit prefer one ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I'm 26. 65 kilos.Started useing metformin to lose weight.I have normal blood sugar.Will it hav any bad symptoms now or later when i stop using it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I'm 65 kilos.Started metformin to lose weight.Blood sugar is normal, will it have bad symptoms?And i need to kno the dosage to use?And how long to use

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

If I have high insulin and low blood sugar. Is metformin the best recommended drug for my condition?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

I have diabetes is it wise to use the manna blood sugar support, i heard that it lowers the blood sugar level. I will continue using my metformin 850?
I'm taking 50 mg per day of metformin for type 2 diabetes. My after meal blood sugar levels are sometimes between 190-210. Is that a problem?
How long does metformin take to start working . I've been on it two weeks. I have pcos and type 1 diabetes and am worried about my blood sugar.?
Taking glyburide/metformin for type 2 diabetes. On a ketogenic diet. Avid bicyclist. Worried about meds causingn blood sugar drops on my bike ride.
My parents have diabetes. I want to loose weight. My fasting blood sugar is on the higher side. Can i take metformin as preventive medicine? How long?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.