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Can you tell me the dose of metformin you are currently taking? please message me in private chat and I will send you the complete prescription.
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Endocrinologist•Hubli-Dharwad
Glycogen is metformin, this drug is to be taken after food mainly to avoid gastrointestinal side effects.
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Glycomet is metformin. She needs additional medicines for better control. She can have karela jamun juice.
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Mr. lybrate-user Thanks for the query.
When extended release or sustained release Metformin tablet is being taken, some times one notices the the tablet being excreted from the stools. However, it is only containing the polymer used to make the drug release slowly in the gut. The drug is fully absorbed. It is only that polymer shell that comes out. Hence there is no reason to worry. Thanks.
When extended release or sustained release Metformin tablet is being taken, some times one notices the the tablet being excreted from the stools. However, it is only containing the polymer used to make the drug release slowly in the gut. The drug is fully absorbed. It is only that polymer shell that comes out. Hence there is no reason to worry. Thanks.
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Dear lybrate-user,
try taking it before 15 min before food because the drug works better that way. If it cause symptoms of gastritis such as fullness and burning sensation in the upper abdomen change timing to after food
try taking it before 15 min before food because the drug works better that way. If it cause symptoms of gastritis such as fullness and burning sensation in the upper abdomen change timing to after food
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Thanks for the query.
Usually Metformin is recommended to be taken after food. That helps reduce any side effects those may be noticed. Plus its absorption is not affected by presence of food in the gut. Thanks.
Usually Metformin is recommended to be taken after food. That helps reduce any side effects those may be noticed. Plus its absorption is not affected by presence of food in the gut. Thanks.
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It's OK. Both are of different OHA with different actions. Glycomet is Metformin which is biguinides n reduces hepatic glucose production while Tenepride is Tenligliptin belongs to a group of medicines called dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors. It works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas, which helps lower the blood glucose levels in the body.
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No take daily.
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Hello, Thanks for the query.
Both are containing same medication Metformin. One is a sustained release form, acting for a longer time. It is supposed to be better tolerated. That is all the difference. Thanks.
Both are containing same medication Metformin. One is a sustained release form, acting for a longer time. It is supposed to be better tolerated. That is all the difference. Thanks.
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lybrate-user ji, Thanks for the query.
Your observation is without any specific data. So nothing can be said about it. I have been treating a number of patients taking the mentioned drug or other metformins without any complaints. So difficult to say anything. Thanks.
Your observation is without any specific data. So nothing can be said about it. I have been treating a number of patients taking the mentioned drug or other metformins without any complaints. So difficult to say anything. Thanks.
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