Glucophage (metformin) is prescribed to treat type 2 diabetes. It works by helping to control blood sugar levels in patients diagnosed with this condition. When you first start taking this drug you can experience headache, mild nausea, gas, stomach pain and general weakness, but these symptoms improve as you continue taking Glucophage. Any health conditions you have or used to have should be reported to your health care provider as they may affect the efficiency of your treatment. These include a history of heart disease or liver disease. If you have a scheduled blood test tell your doctor that you are taking this drug.
Brand names: Glucophage, Fortamet, Glucophage XR, Glumetza, Riomet, Obimet, Dianben, Diabex, Diaformin, Apo-Metformin, Gen-Metformin, Glycon, Novo-Metformin, Nu-Metformin
Generic names: Metformin
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