Taking Prilosec While Taking Glucophage
- Glucophage Oral Uses and How to Use
- Dosage and Storage
- Precautions and Side Effects
- Drug Interactions
Pronounced: (met-FOR-min)
Uses
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. It is used in patients with type 2 diabetes (non-insulin-dependent diabetes). Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Metformin works by...
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