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General Information On Glucophage

Glucophage or Metformin belongs to the biguanide family of drugs used for treating diabetes mellitus observed in obese/overweight patients who have stable kidney function. Doctors are trying to establish the efficacy of Metformin in controlling gestational diabetes. You may buy Glucophage for treating polycystic ovary syndrome and other conditions that can develop insulin resistance if your physician recommends it. Metformin is the only anti-diabetic drug that has been shown to control triglycerides and LDL cholesterol levels that help in preventing cardiovascular complications observed by diabetic patients.

Glucophage may sometimes be used in combination with other anti-diabetic drugs or insulin, but it is not used for treating Type I diabetes. Along with Glucophage, doctors will advise a proper diet and exercise regime to control your sugar levels. Metformin regulates blood sugar by helping your body respond properly to the insulin that it is naturally producing. It also reduces the sugar produced by liver that is absorbed by the intestines and stomach.

Side Effects for Glucophage

During initial days of treatment, if you buy Glucophage and use it, you may experience headache, weakness, muscle pain, vomiting, gas, diarrhea, stomach pain, and gas until your body gets adjusted to this medicine. The prolonged use of Glucophage can result in lactic acidosis, which can prove to be fatal. Therefore, if you observe symptoms of lactic acidosis such as muscle weakness and pain, numbness in limbs, breathing difficulty, light headedness, stomach ache, uneven heartbeat, etc., then stop taking this medication and contact your doctor immediately. Some people may experience a metallic taste in their mouth when they initially start taking this medicine. This sensation should disappear after few days of using Glucophage.

Precautions

Patients allergic to Metformin should not buy Glucophage or use it. Before you buy Glucophage, inform the doctor about your medical history, especially if you are suffering from severe breathing disorders like asthma, obstructive lung disease, blood problem, kidney disorder, liver problems or metabolic acidosis. You should always inform your doctor that you are using this medicine when going for any surgery. As this drug can make you drowsy or blur your vision, do not perform any activity that requires high alertness after using this medicine. If you sweat excessively or are using diuretic pills, inform your doctor if you suffer from dehydration as it can increase the chances of lactic acidosis. During pregnancy and breastfeeding, buy Glucophage and use it only under doctor’s supervision.

Glucophage Dosage

Glucophage 500mg, Glucophage 850mg, and Glucophage 1000mg tablets are available in the market. The tablet should be swallowed completely with a tall glass of water. Glucophage dosage is decided based on the patient’s age, medical history and tolerance level. Doctors may start with a lower dose of Glucophage and gradually increase the strength until the right dosage is achieved. You also have to exercise regularly and eat right along with using Glucophage if you want to keep your sugar under control. Get your sugar levels checked regularly when using this medication. Doctors may recommend that you use vitamin B-12 along with Glucophage.

Interactions

Inform doctors about all the prescription/non-prescription/herbal/vitamin supplements that you are using before you buy Glucophage. You should also tell the doctor if you are using medicines like nifedipine, furosemide,cimetidine,digoxin, amiloride, procainamide, morphine, vancomycin, quindine or trimethoprim, as they can interact negatively with Glucophage. You can suffer from hyperglycemia if you use Metformin with diuretics, isoniazid, steroids, niacin, thyroid medicines, seizure medicines, diet pills, asthma medicines, phenothiazines, and birth control pills.