METFORMIN Drug Interactions, METFORMIN Side Effects and METFORMIN Patient Reviews

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Facts & Figures	Effectiveness	Discussion

MEDICATION SAFETY CHECK

The average iGuard risk rating for METFORMIN is BLUE. It means that METFORMIN 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 METFORMIN?

iGuard.org is currently tracking more than 23,090 patients that use METFORMIN (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)	100%

How well does METFORMIN work?

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

93%

of patients are confident that the good things about METFORMIN 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

14% of patients taking METFORMIN wish they were told more about this product before they started it.

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ABOUT METFORMIN
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 METFORMIN?

30% of patients experience side-effects on METFORMIN

4% of patients experience SIGNIFICANT side-effects on METFORMIN

MOST COMMON SIDE EFFECTS...

	DIARRHEA
	INDIGESTION
	NAUSEA
	HYPOGLYCEMIA
	DIZZINESS
	LOSS OF LIBIDO
	BREATHLESSNESS
	B12 DEFICIENCY

= 10%

Recent alerts for METFORMIN

There have been no alerts regarding METFORMIN during the past year.

Drug Comments for METFORMIN (METFORMIN)

Comments, Questions, and Answers

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Question/Comment:

what are the possible side effects of humalog insulin

82 year old female
Posted: 2008-08-29 10:57:22 Rating:

Question/Comment:

I AM SUPPOSED TO BE TAKING THIS DRUG 2 TIMES A DAY AND 2 TABLETS EACH TIME. WHEN I DO I GET SLEEPY AND HAVE TO HAVE A REST IN THE AFTERNOON FOR AT LEAST 1 HOUR. WHEN I CUT BACK TO 1 EACH TIME, TWICE A DAY, I AM NOT SO TIRED. IS THIS NORMAL

83 year old male
Posted: 2008-07-23 07:59:41 Rating:

Question/Comment:

imfighting antipsychotic drugs for elderly.my husbaand died from metformin induced renal failure.not just the drs.but citizens and caregivers for their rlderly have a right to know of these dangers with antipsychotic drugs.fda does not recommend antipsychotic drugs for elderly with dementia/increase of death.

73 year old male
Posted: 2008-07-21 15:39:47 Rating:

Question/Comment:

I've been a diabetic for more than 20 years and metformin has been prescibed with good results.But recently with my blood test on creatinine at 1.54 mg/dl my Dr. prescribed Actos ..I read that metformin is not good with kidney with this creatinine level..Pls any comment

68 year old male
Posted: 2008-07-19 21:35:20 Rating:

Answer/Reply:

just thought u should know that Actos can make you eat more that is a side affect of that drug. My husband had been taking it for about 10 years adn the doc just took him off of it cause of his weight problem.
thank you

44 year old female
Posted: 2008-09-04 16:49:45 Rating:

Question/Comment:

I began taking Metformin in April 2008. I am on a number of other medications also. I have been having halliicunations since May 2008. I am not certain whether this is a drug reaction or whether I am having an adverse reaction from the other medications. Has this happened to anyone else?

61 year old female
Posted: 2008-06-26 10:23:49 Rating:

Answer/Reply:

talk with your dr. make sure she lets you know the end stage of this drug.

73 year old male
Posted: 2008-07-06 21:47:01 Rating:

Answer/Reply:

You didn't answer about the person having halucinations. I have them too

64 year old female
Posted: 2008-08-10 21:39:10 Rating:

Answer/Reply:

I have been taking Metformin for about 2 years now and have never had any side affects like that, and am also on several other meds too. (no Hallicunations)

44 year old female
Posted: 2008-09-04 16:51:35 Rating:

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