What is Metformin?
Metformin, sold under the brand name Glucophage, among others, is the main first-line medication for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, particularly in people who are overweight.
It is also used in the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome. It is not associated with weight gain and is taken by mouth
How Much Is Metformin In south Africa?
The average cost for 60 Tablet(s), 500mg each of the generic (metformin hcl) is R 186.86.
How long can you stay on metformin?
They also recommends metformin for some patients with prediabetes. Generally, if you are prescribed metformin, you will be on it long term.
That could be many decades, unless you experience complications or changes to your health that require you to stop taking it.
How will I know if metformin is working?
Metformin does not instantly reduce blood sugar levels.
The effects are usually noticeable within 48 hours of taking the medication, and the most significant effects take 4–5 days to occur.
What is the best time of day to take metformin?
Metformin alone: At first, 500 milligrams (mg) two times a day taken with the morning and evening meals, or 850 mg a day taken with the morning meal.
Your doctor may increase your dose if needed until your blood sugar is controlled.
What are the side effects of long term use of metformin?
The most serious of these is lactic acidosis, a condition caused by buildup of lactic acid in the blood.
This can occur if too much metformin accumulates in the blood due to chronic or acute (e.g. dehydration) kidney problems.
Severe acute heart failure, or severe liver problems can also result in a lactate imbalance.