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Asked for male, 21 years old from Chennai
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Metformin has side effects also. I will recommend you to take ir avitrol which also combats the issue of overweight also.
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Dear lybrate user,
it is said that pcod occurs due to insulin resistance in the body. Insulin is a hormone that regulates blood sugar levels. Insulin resistance also hampers normal functioning of ovaries resulting in high level of androgens (male hormones). Melmet i. E metformin is prescribed to correct the insulin resistance in the body to overcome the pcod related problems.
it is said that pcod occurs due to insulin resistance in the body. Insulin is a hormone that regulates blood sugar levels. Insulin resistance also hampers normal functioning of ovaries resulting in high level of androgens (male hormones). Melmet i. E metformin is prescribed to correct the insulin resistance in the body to overcome the pcod related problems.
Asked for male, 35 years old from Bangalore
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Mr. lybrate-user, Thanks for the query.
It would have been better if you had mentioned your current fasting and PP glucose levels, because without looking at that, difficult to give any opinion. Usually Melmet (metformin) should be fine. Thanks.
It would have been better if you had mentioned your current fasting and PP glucose levels, because without looking at that, difficult to give any opinion. Usually Melmet (metformin) should be fine. Thanks.
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Your dose of metformin is very high 2 gram per day. Maximum dose.
If possible add our ayurvedic herbs
If possible add our ayurvedic herbs
Asked for female, 29 years old from Mangalore
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Melmet is not a drug for pcos, contrary to popular belief.
If you donât have sugar problem, you donât need melmet.
Rather lose your weight if you are overweight and you will need hormone pills.
If you donât have sugar problem, you donât need melmet.
Rather lose your weight if you are overweight and you will need hormone pills.
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In pt of pcod there is increased insulin resistance ,metformin being a insulin sensitizer drug decreases the insulin resistance, it also helps in reducing wt and in ovulation. Total dose is 1500 mg taken in 2 or 3 divided doses.
Lifestyle changes for wt reduction should also be adopted.
Lifestyle changes for wt reduction should also be adopted.
Asked for male, 65 years old from Bangalore
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The delayed version releases the drug more slowly and this usually eliminates the gastrointestinal problems.
Asked for female, 25 years old from Meerut
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Ir is immediate release and sr is sustained release formulations. Both work well but usually sr formulations have lesser gastrointestinal side effects.
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Yes, glycomet is on of the brands of the salt metformin that is used to manage diabetes. Other brands are- glyciphage, cetapin, exermet.
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Asked for male, 32 years old from Dehradun
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Endocrinologist•Dharwad
Hello, thanks for the query.
Both the products are same. The er refers to extended release, which means the drug is released slowly over 12 hours in the gut. That helps maintain a longer therapeutic level. It is beneficial more so if a person has any side effects like gastrointestinal disturbances if plain metformin is taken. Both are fine. Thanks.
Both the products are same. The er refers to extended release, which means the drug is released slowly over 12 hours in the gut. That helps maintain a longer therapeutic level. It is beneficial more so if a person has any side effects like gastrointestinal disturbances if plain metformin is taken. Both are fine. Thanks.
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