Generic name:metformin [ met-FOR-min ]
Brand names: Fortamet, Glucophage, Glucophage XR, Glumetza. Riomet
Drug class:Non-sulfonylureas
The Glucophage brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.
What is Glucophage?
Glucophage is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels.
Glucophage is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Glucophage is sometimes used together with insulin or other medications, but metformin is not for treating type 1 diabetes.
Warnings
You should not use Glucophage if you have severe kidney disease, metabolic acidosis, or diabetic ketoacidosis (call your doctor for treatment).
If you need to have any type of x-ray or CT scan using a dye that is injected into your veins, you may need to temporarily stop taking Glucophage.
You may develop lactic acidosis, a dangerous build-up of lactic acid in your blood. Call your doctor or get emergency medical help if you have unusual muscle pain, trouble breathing, stomach pain, dizziness, feeling cold, or feeling very weak or tired.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Glucophage if you are allergic to metformin, or if you have:
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