{"id":2869,"date":"2018-11-19T13:22:39","date_gmt":"2018-11-19T07:52:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/?p=2869"},"modified":"2024-06-26T15:26:57","modified_gmt":"2024-06-26T09:56:57","slug":"metformin-use-and-side-effects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/metformin-use-and-side-effects\/","title":{"rendered":"Metformin: Use and Side Effects"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/metformin-use-and-side-effects\/#What_is_Metformin\" title=\"What is Metformin?\">What is Metformin?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/metformin-use-and-side-effects\/#Metformin_Uses\" title=\"Metformin Uses\">Metformin Uses<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/metformin-use-and-side-effects\/#How_It_Works\" title=\"How It Works:\">How It Works:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/metformin-use-and-side-effects\/#Serious_side_effects\" title=\"Serious side effects:\">Serious side effects:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Metformin\"><\/span><b>W<\/b><b>hat<\/b><b> is<\/b><b> Metfo<\/b><b>rmin?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Metformin is a prescription drug. It comes as an oral tablet and a solution.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are two forms of metformin oral tablets: immediate-release and extended-release. The immediate-release tablet is available as the drug Glucophage. The extended-release tablet is available as drugs Glucophage XR and Fortamet.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/beatoapp.com\/\/lps\/inapp-beato-paid-coach-consult-web?id=2400330&#038;campaignid=2400330&#038;source=2400330&#038;utm_content=%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F2869\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1.png\" class=\" wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-300x88.png 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-768x225.png 768w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-420x123.png 420w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-840x246.png 840w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-150x44.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both tablet forms are also available as generic drugs. Generic drugs usually cost less than brand-name versions. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Metformin_Uses\"><\/span>Metformin Uses<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Metformin tablets are used to treat high blood sugar levels caused due to type 2 diabetes. They\u2019re used in combination with diet and exercise. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The drug may be used as part of a combination therapy, which means you may need to take it along with other drugs.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"335\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/shutterstock_1794134170.jpg\" alt=\"metformin\" class=\"wp-image-9294\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/shutterstock_1794134170.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/shutterstock_1794134170-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/shutterstock_1794134170-420x235.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_It_Works\"><\/span><b>How It Works: <\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Metformin belongs to a class of drugs called biguanides. It works by:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reducing the amount of glucose (sugar) <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">decreasing the amount of glucose the body absorbs<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">increasing the effect of insulin on the body<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><b>What if You Take Too Much?<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you take too many metformin tablets by accident, contact your healthcare provider right away. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An overdose of metformin tablets can cause serious health problems, which are severe and quick to appear. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They include:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tummy pain<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: initial;\">diarrhoea<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: initial;\">fast or shallow breathing<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">feeling cold and unusual sleepiness<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tiredness, or weakness<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>Side Effects: <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">feeling sick<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: initial;\">diarrhoea<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: initial;\">stomach pain<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">loss of appetite<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">metallic taste in the mouth<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Read More:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/how-do-diuretics-affect-blood-sugar-levels\/\"> <em>How Do Diuretics Affect Blood Sugar Levels?<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Serious_side_effects\"><\/span><b>Serious side effects: <\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">weakness<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">unusual muscle pain<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breathing issues<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">unusual sleepiness<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">stomach pains, nausea, or vomiting<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dizziness<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">light-headed&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">slow &#8211; irregular heart rate<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Managing sugar levels is essential for a diabetic. 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