Metformin (biguanide)

Brand name: Glucophage, Glucovance
Generic name: Metformin

While using Metformin: depletion of folic acid, and vitamin B-12 may occur. If you are using this prescription drug to treat diabetes, you need: NutraMD Diabetes Essential Nutrients replacements - Buy Now!

Metformin is an oral medication that lowers blood glucose (sugar) and is used for treating type 2 diabetes. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that lowers glucose levels in blood by reducing the amount of glucose made by the liver and by increasing the removal of glucose from the blood by muscle and fat tissues. Diabetes results because of reduced production of insulin and reduced uptake (and effects) of insulin on the body's tissues. Metformin acts by increasing the sensitivity of liver, muscle, fat, and other tissues to the uptake and effects of insulin. These actions lower the level of sugar in the blood.

May cause constipation, nausea, dyspepsia, hypoglycemia, and headaches.

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