Glyciphage 500 MG Tablet Health Feed

Yes, there are alternatives to metformin. You need to talk to your doctor about intolerance to metformin and he or she can prescribe other medications.

Hello, thanks for the query.
There is no difference in terms of drug action with either of these tablets. It is just the different name given by each company. Thanks.

Mr. Lybrate-user, it appears that only metformin is not enough in controlling your diabetes, that is the reason hba1c has gone up. You need to add some more drugs to the treatment for better control of blood glucose. Another aspect your weight is high and bmi is 27.77 kgs/m2, (normal <23 kgs/m2). That also contributes to increased blood blood glucose level. There is an urgent need to add a new drug. If you are willing to do that, then please come in a private conversation with current blood suga...more

Please go for a review immediately and start the treatment as advised. Certain points to understand and follow the rules: always go for regular health check up and do the tests as advised, even if you are feeling better and the sugar levels are in good control! do not take medicine on your own. As the medicines are prescribed based on various factors which need to be assessed from time to time. Exercise every day and eat healthy food (taking only medicines but not following the healthy lifestyle...more

Hello .. I have gone through your problems..I suggest you to take Homeopathic Medicine along with above Medicines to control Diabetes fast ..
Diet-
Have Fatty fish like Salmon, sardines, herring, anchovies and mackerel,
cinnamon, leafy green vegetables, chia seeds, turmeric ,garlic ,strawberries etc.
Avoid-
reduce sugar intake, rice , oily , spicy food, junk food, pickle, meat ,sweetened Beverages,White Bread, Pasta ,Flavored Yogurt,Sweetened Breakfast ,Cereals
Flavored C...more

Yes sir you can take this substitute. It will not be an issue. Take same dose whatever you were taking.

Please consult a diabetician and my advice is don't take any medicines for diabetes make it under control by eating habits and lot of salads and some homeopathic medicines and call me on 9406160991.

Mr. lybrate-user, thanks for the query.
I have seen the details given. Since there is no information on fasting, pp glucose, hba1c%, lipid profile, dietary pattern & extent of daily exercise, there is no way to give any suggestion. Secondly your bmi (body mass index) is 28.65 kgs/sq meter (normal < 23 kgs/sq meter) which means you have an excess of over 15 kgs. This is a major hindrance in better glucose control. Plus I do not understand the reason for changing the medication. Please come ba...more

Whether you should continue metformin or not, depends on your fasting and pp sugar levels. Kindly get your sugar tested and share reports. If reports are normal, you might have to continue, as they are normal cause you are taking metformin. However if they are low, it can be stopped.
Metformin does not cause hair fall.
Check for other vitamin deficiency.
Eat healthy. Follow strict diabetic diet. Exercise regularly.

If only metformin is taken it should be after food. If sustained release tablet is there then od may ok. If not twice a day is better. Side effects are less if taken after food.