Glucophage (Metformin)

Glucophage Information

Glucophage is more commonly known as Metformin. Glucophage is extremely efficient in the treatment of disorders such as diabetes.

Glucophage Indications

Glucophage is mainly used in the care and treatment of Type II Diabetes Mellitus (also known as sugar diabetes). With a little help from Glucophage, the sugar is better distributed in order to restore the way in which food is used as an energy source. Glucophage should not be prescribed for the treatment of Type I Diabetes, nor should it be given to patients who are taking insulin in order to control their blood sugar levels. Glucophage is also commonly used in the treatment of other disorders including polycystic ovary syndrome.

Glucophage Warnings

A Glucophage treatment usually changes the patient's regular sugar levels and, since diabetics suffer from a sugar-related illness, it is best if the intake of foods that are known to alter blood sugar levels is effectively monitored.

It is not safe for a patient who is following a Glucophage treatment to start taking other medicines without consulting it with his or her doctor first (this includes non-prescription medicines, such as aspirin).

If there is too much Metformin in your body it could easily lead to lactic acidosis which has several common symptoms including tiredness, diarrhea, shallow or fast breathing and sometimes weakness. An abnormal high level of Metformin in your body can also lead to hypoglycemia or to the extreme lowering of blood sugar levels.

If you have to take several medical examinations or if you are about to have a surgery it is recommended that you stop the Glucophage treatment at least two days prior to the event.

If you are suffering from other medical disorders apart from those that are treated with this medicine you should inform your doctor. If you are suffering from at least one of the conditions below, you must consult your physician immediately:

• Ketoacidosis or lactic acidosis
• Low blood sugar levels
• Weakness / lack of strength
• Weakened immunity
• Malnourishment
• Under active pituitary or adrenal gland
• Kidney problems
• Liver diseases
• Heart disorders
• Infections, fever
• Ketones in the urine
• Mental stress
• Diarrhea
• Hormonal changes (women who are undergoing pregnancy, puberty or menstruation)

Metformin is one of the active ingredients in Glucophage and has been established as having very harmful effects if administered to pregnant women. In such cases, a treatment with Glucophage can lead to serious birth defects and has the potential to harm both mother and fetus. This is why the use of Glucophage is strictly forbidden during pregnancy.

It has not been clearly established whether Metformin can pass into breast milk and therefore you should consult your doctor about using Glucophage if breast-feeding.

Glucophage Intake Guidelines

You should ask your doctor about any supplementary advice regarding the intake of Glucophage (such as diet plans or exercising regimes).

Glucophage Dosage

A starting dose of the drug can vary from 500mg to 850mg and should be taken along with breakfast. The patient's personal doctor can increase the dose or alter the administration frequency from once to three times each day.

In the case of children over ten, the suitable Glucophage dosage normally starts at 500 mg. It can be increased by the doctor during the later stages of treatment.

Glucophage Overdose

If a patient suspects an overdose of Glucophage, he or she should seek medical attention immediately.

Glucophage Missed Dose

You must not take a double dose of Glucophage. If you miss one of your scheduled doses you should skip it, especially if it is about time for your next one.

Glucophage Side Effects

• Allergic reactions (rare and only in patients with pre-existing Glucophage allergies)
• Changes in appetite
• Metallic taste in the mouth
• Stomach ache
• Gas pains
• Vomiting
• Blurred vision
• Weight loss
• Difficulty concentrating
• Slurred speech
• Cold sweats

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