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Glucophage XR

Active Ingredient(s): Metformin
First Approved by the FDA: October 13, 2000
Pharmaceutical Company: BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB






Glucophage XR Article Summary

Metformin (inn; Trade Names Glucophage, Riomet, Fortamet, Glumetza, Obimet, Dianben, Diabex, Diaformin, And Others) (ipa: /mtfrmn/) Is An Oral Anti-diabetic Drug From The Biguanide Class. It Is The First-line Drug For The Treatment Of Type 2 Diabetes, Particularly In Overweight And Obese People And Those With Normal Kidney Function,[1][2][3] And Evidence Suggests It May Be The Best Choice For People With Heart Failure.[4] Metformin Is The Most Popular Anti-diabetic Drug In The United States ...

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I find aprox. 20 to 30 minutes after taking Glucophage or Metformin I am extremely hot as in bad hot flashes and I am wondering if this is happening to anyone else
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