Generic Glucophage, is an oral anti-diabetic medication used to treat type 2 (non-insulin-dependent) diabetes (formerly adult-onset). Generic Glucophage / Metformin is not used to treat type 1 (insulin- dependent) diabetes (formerly juvenile-onset).

Diabetes develops when the body proves unable to burn sugar and the unused sugar builds up in the bloodstream. Generic Glucophage lowers the amount of sugar in your blood by decreasing sugar production and absorption and

Generic Glucophage XR 500 mg / Metformin helps your body to regulate the amount of glucose (sugar) in your blood.

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.

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Do not take more or less of Generic Glucophage than directed by your doctor. The drug should be taken with food to reduce the possibility of nausea or diarrhea, especially during the first few weeks of therapy.

If taking Generic Glucophage XR 500 mg , be sure to swallow the tablet whole; do not crush it or chew it. The inactive ingredients in the tablet may occasionally appear in the stool. This is not a cause for concern. Your doctor will tailor your dosage to your individual needs.

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If Generic Glucophage is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Generic Glucophage with the following:

Amiloride (Moduretic), Calcium channel blockers (heart medications) such as Calan, Isoptin, and Procardia, Cimetidine (Tagamet), Decongestant, airway-opening drugs such as Sudafed and Ventolin, Digoxin (Lanoxin), Estrogens such as Premarin, Furosemide (Lasix), Isoniazid (Rifamate), a drug used for tuberculosis,

Special information if you are pregnant or breastfeeding: If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, tell your doctor immediately. Generic Glucophage should not be taken during pregnancy. Since studies suggest the importance of maintaining normal blood sugar (glucose) levels during pregnancy, your doctor may prescribe insulin injections instead.

It is not known whether Generic Glucophage appears in human breast milk. Therefore, women should discuss with their doctors whether to discontinue the medication or to stop breastfeeding.

Side effects of Generic Glucophage XR 500 mg cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, tell your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking Generic Glucophage XR 500 mg.

If side effects from Generic Glucophage XR 500 mg occur, they usually happen during the first few weeks of therapy. Most side effects are minor and will go away after you\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'ve taken Generic Glucophage XR 500 mg