Can someone tell me about Metformin HCL? ?!


Question: Can someone tell me about Metformin HCL!? !?
Is it a good diabetes medication and what are the side effects!? Thanks in advance!. I will soon start taking it and like to know about some who are or have taken it!.Www@Answer-Health@Com


Answers:
I take 2000 mg!. a day!. No side effects!.

Nausea, stomach upset, diarrhea, or a metallic taste in the mouth may occur at first as your body adjusts to the medication!. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly!. If stomach symptoms return later (after you are on the same dose for several days or weeks), tell your doctor immediately!. Stomach symptoms that occur after the first days of your treatment may be a sign of lactic acidosis!.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects!. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects!.

This medication does not usually cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)!. However, low blood sugar may occur, especially if you take other medications for diabetes, drink large amounts of alcohol, do unusually heavy exercise, or do not consume enough calories from food!. Symptoms include cold sweat, blurred vision, dizziness, drowsiness, shaking, fast heartbeat, headache, fainting, tingling of the hands/feet, and hunger!. It is a good habit to carry glucose tablets or gel to treat low blood sugar!. If you don't have these reliable forms of glucose, rapidly raise your blood sugar by eating a quick source of sugar such as table sugar, honey, or candy, or drink fruit juice or non-diet soda!. Tell your doctor about the reaction immediately!. To help prevent low blood sugar, eat meals on a regular schedule, and do not skip meals!. Check with your doctor or pharmacist to find out what you should do if you miss a meal!.

Symptoms of high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) include thirst, increased urination, confusion, drowsiness, flushing, rapid breathing, and fruity breath odor!. If these symptoms occur, tell your doctor immediately!. Your dosage may need to be increased!.

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare!. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing!.

I take it at 6 am and at 6 pm!. Www@Answer-Health@Com

It is the first line of meds recommended for diabetes and PCOS!.

It is a systemic drug, meaning it can take up to 3 to 4 weeks for it to be fully into the system to have good effect!.

Most Endocrinologists titrate up the dosage to full very slowly as it can cause gastric upsets!.

http://www!.drugs!.com for more information on this!.

I find it a very effective way to prevent the liver from dumping a lot of stored glucose on the system in the middle of the night when I am fasting!. I take 1000 mg morning and 1000 mg evening!.

It needs to be taken about 12 hours apart at regular times of the day in order to be most effective!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

Weakness, sleeplessness and if taken long time it may damage the liver and kidney!. Every medication has side effect, your doctor has to choose considering the consequences and advantages!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

its a great med its been out for years, probably the first!. side effects arent to bad!. if you really need info ask your doc or any pharmacist they get paid alot of money and went to a lot of school to knowWww@Answer-Health@Com





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