GLUCOPHAGE Drug Interactions, GLUCOPHAGE Side Effects and GLUCOPHAGE Patient Reviews

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Safety/Interactions	Indications	Side Effects
Facts & Figures	Effectiveness	Discussion

MEDICATION SAFETY CHECK

The average iGuard risk rating for Glucophage is BLUE. It means that Glucophage normally has a low risk of serious or long-term side effects if used under normal medical supervision.

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Why do patients use Glucophage?

iGuard.org is currently tracking more than 37,180 patients that use Glucophage (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)). Use the table below to learn why iGuard users take this product; click on any underlined condition to get information on other medications used for treatment.

DISEASE / CONDITION	%	AVERAGE SEVERITY
DIABETES (TYPE 2)	96%
PRE-DIABETES	<1%
POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME	<1%
DIABETES (TYPE 1)	<1%
INSULIN RESISTANCE	<1%

How well does Glucophage work?

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Average Satisfaction Score (out of 10)
Average Effectiveness Score (out of 10)

85%

of patients are confident that the good things about Glucophage outweigh the bad things.

What do iGuard.org users wish they were told before starting this product?

% patients who wished they learned more before starting

17% of patients taking Glucophage wish they were told more about this product before they started it.

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ABOUT Glucophage
Active Drug(s):	Metformin
WHAT DOES IT DO?
This product is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. It works by improving glucose tolerance, although its mechanism of action is not well understood.

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HOW SAFE IS IT?

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Average Risk Rating

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BLACK BOX WARNING

This product has a black box warning relating to its risk of lactic acidosis, particularly in patients with kidney problems.

FACTS & FIGURES
Date Approved	3 Mar 1995
US Pts on Drug 2007	8,644,915
Generic Available	YES
OTC Available	NO

What side-effects do iGuard.org users commonly report for Glucophage?

32% of patients experience side-effects on Glucophage

5% of patients experience SIGNIFICANT side-effects on Glucophage

MOST COMMON SIDE EFFECTS...

	DIARRHEA
	NAUSEA
	INDIGESTION
	UPSET STOMACH
	MUSCLE PAIN
	DROWSINESS
	DIZZINESS
	HEADACHE
	HYPOGLYCEMIA
	B12 DEFICIENCY
	STOMACH PAIN
	KIDNEY PROBLEMS
	BREATHLESSNESS
	VOMITING
	LOSS OF LIBIDO
	HAIR LOSS
	DRY MOUTH
	WEIGHT GAIN
	NUMBNESS/TINGLING
	CONSTIPATION
	BLOATING

= 10%

Recent alerts for Glucophage

FDA Stops Imports of Ranbaxy Products (2008-09-18)

Drug Comments for Glucophage (Metformin)

Comments, Questions, and Answers

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Question/Comment:

I have been taking Metformin for about 3 years for chemically induced type 2 diabetes. I was on steroids for a long time due to Grave's Disease, and I almost went blind before I had surgery to give my eye muscles more room. My A1c is 5.4, which is almost ideal, with the Metformin. I have had no side effects with it, and I urge any one to PLEASE talk to their doctor before stopping any medications. It could cost you your life, or cause serious health problems.

59 year old female
Posted: 2009-01-05 16:56:27 Rating:

Question/Comment:

I have had a very positive experience so far with Metformin. The one thing I do NOT like is that when the dosage changes, I experience digestive issues. But to feel the way I do the majority of the time is worth a day or so of discomfort. Now that I'm on a regular dose and have been for some time, I haven't had those issues.

As for weight gain, I have not experienced that side effect, either. In fact, with a very minimal adjustment to my diet - simply by eating the correct balance - I have lost over 30 pounds. Granted, it's been a year plus, but I've continued to lose. No complaints here!

42 year old female
Posted: 2009-01-05 16:10:12 Rating:

Question/Comment:

I have been taking Metformin for the past 50 days (ever since I am diagnosed with type 2).
I am experiencing occasional breathlessness, dry mouth, muscle pain.

But my quality of life in terms of energy and well being has improved. Also, my libido has improved a lot better than in the past several years! Btw, Along with the medicine, I have also changed my diet: Lots of raw vegetables and walking 45 minutes a day.

Thanks,
Satya
45 year old male.

45 year old male
Posted: 2008-12-31 13:32:45 Rating:

Question/Comment:

Judging by the writing style(s), many of the posts for this drug and others appear to have been written by the same person.

47 year old female
Posted: 2008-12-30 14:18:34 Rating:

Question/Comment:

I've been diabetic since I was 50. It may have even been sooner than that, but that's when I started takings meds. I take so many also (8) per day. It is hard to keep track of with doctors and meds, and prescriptions and appts....I know what you mean 62 Yr old female dated 12/22/08...It's very time consuming and you just get tired! At least I do! Good luck to you and hopefully there will be something new on the horizon for us!

54 Yr Old female

53 year old female
Posted: 2008-12-27 17:28:04 Rating:

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