How Safe Is The Glucophage Diabetic Medicine?
- Glucophage Oral Dosage and Storage
- Dosage and Storage
- Precautions and Side Effects
- Drug Interactions
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Overdose
If overdose is suspected, contact a poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center. Overdose can cause lactic acidosis. Symptoms of overdose may include: severe drowsiness, severe nausea/vomiting/diarrhea, rapid breathing, slow/irregular heartbeat.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose, take it as...
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