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Brand Names: Fortamet, Glucophage, Glucophage XR, Glumetza, RiometGeneric Name: metformin (Pronunciation: met FOR min)
What is metformin (Fortamet, Glucophage, Glucophage XR, Glumetza, Riomet)?Metformin is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels. Metformin is for people with type 2 (non-insulin-dependent) diabetes. Metformin is sometimes used in combination with insulin or other medications, but it is not for treating type 1 diabetes. Metformin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Fortamet 500 mg round, white, imprinted with LOGO 574 Glucophage 1000 mg oblong, white, imprinted with 10 00, BMS 6071 Glucophage 500 mg round, white, imprinted with BMS 6060, 500 Glucophage 850 mg round, white, imprinted with BMS 6070, 850 Glucophage XR 500 mg oblong, white, imprinted with BMS 6063, 500 Glucophage XR 750 mg oval, red, imprinted with BMS 6064, 750 Metformin 1000 mg-APO oblong, white, imprinted with APO1000 Metformin 1000 mg-BAR oval, white, imprinted with b 387, 10 00 Metformin 1000 mg-IVA oval, white, imprinted with Hourglass Logo 4432, 10 00 Metformin 1000 mg-MUT oval, white, imprinted with MP 753 Metformin 1000 mg-MYL oval, white, imprinted with M 244 Metformin 1000 mg-TEV oval, white, imprinted with 9 3, 72 14 Metformin 1000 mg-WAT oblong, peach, imprinted with WPI WPI, 2455 Metformin 500 mg ER-TEV oval, white, imprinted with 7267, 9 3 Metformin 500 mg-APO oblong, white, imprinted with APO500, MET Metformin 500 mg-BAR oval, white, imprinted with b385, 500 Metformin 500 mg-IVA oval, white, imprinted with LOGO 4331, 500 Metformin 500 mg-MAL round, white, imprinted with Z, 70 Metformin 500 mg-MUT round, white, imprinted with MP 751 Metformin 500 mg-TEV oval, white, imprinted with 93, 48 Metformin 500 mg-WAT oblong, peach, imprinted with 2713, WPI Metformin 500mg-UDL round, white, imprinted with M, 234 Metformin 750 mg ER-BAR oblong, blue, imprinted with 107, b Metformin 750 mg ER-TEV oval, red, imprinted with 7212, 93 Metformin 850 mg-BAR oval, white, imprinted with b386, 850 Metformin 850 mg-IVA oval, white, imprinted with LOGO 4330, 850 Metformin 850 mg-MUT round, white, imprinted with MP 752 Metformin 850 mg-MYL round, white, imprinted with M, 240 Metformin 850 mg-TEV oval, white, imprinted with 93, 49 Metformin 850 mg-WAT oblong, peach, imprinted with WPI, 2775 Metformin ER 500 mg-APO oblong, white, imprinted with APO, XR500 Metformin ER 500 mg-MYL peach, imprinted with M 352 Metformin ER 500 mg-PAR oblong, white, imprinted with 500, 6065 Metformin ER 750 mg-APO oblong, white, imprinted with APO, XR750 Metformin ER 750 mg-MYL oblong, white, imprinted with M350 What are the possible side effects of metformin (Fortamet, Glucophage, Glucophage XR, Glumetza, Riomet)?Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. This medication may cause lactic acidosis (a build-up of lactic acid in the body, which can be fatal). Lactic acidosis can start slowly and get worse over time. Get emergency medical help if you have even mild symptoms of lactic acidosis, such as:
Call your doctor at once if you have any other serious side effect such as:
Less serious side effects may include: This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. What is the most important information I should know about metformin (Fortamet, Glucophage, Glucophage XR, Glumetza, Riomet)?You should not use this medication if you are allergic to metformin, or if you are in a state of diabetic ketoacidosis (call your doctor for treatment with insulin). If you need to have any type of x-ray or CT scan using a dye that is injected into your veins, you will need to temporarily stop taking metformin. Before taking metformin, tell your doctor if you have liver disease or a history of heart disease. Some people develop lactic acidosis while taking metformin. Early symptoms may get worse over time and this condition can be fatal. Get emergency medical help if you have even mild symptoms such as: muscle pain or weakness, numb or cold feeling in your arms and legs, trouble breathing, stomach pain, nausea with vomiting, slow or uneven heart rate, dizziness, or feeling very weak or tired. (Page 1 of 3) Report Problems to the Food and Drug Administration You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit the FDA MedWatch website or call 1-800-FDA-1088. 
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