Metformin

Metformin is an anti-diabetes treatment specially intended for type 2 diabetes (diabetes mellitus). In some cases this drug can be combined with insulin – but make sure this is an instruction of your health care provider and is not based on your own judgment. Before you start your treatment, make sure your doctor knows that you are allergic to some drugs or products. If you have ever been allergic to metformin - you will be unable to use this medicine, as the same reaction is likely to repeat again. The following side effects are possible if you are taking metformin regularly: mild nausea, vomiting, weakness, headache, stomach pain, diarrhea, gas, and muscle pain. There is not need to worry – as in most cases these symptoms will go away on their own. Any of the following serious side effects, however, need to be reported to your doctor as soon as possible: swelling, body aches, rapid weight gain, flu symptoms, fever, or chills. Avoid taking medications that can make your blood sugar levels a lot lower if combined with metformin, such as aspirin, sulfa drugs, probenecid, or monoamine oxidase inhibitors. Low blood sugar is a dangerous condition you can experience (symptoms such as hunger, weakness, sweating, irritability, dizziness, fainting, drowsiness, headache, confusion, and seizure are possible) that needs to be reported to your doctor.