metformin
noun
met·for·min
met-ˈfȯr-mən 
: a drug used in the form of its hydrochloride C4H11N5·HCl especially to treat type 2 diabetes
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The side effects of metformin (nausea, muscle pain, cramping, fatigue) are a challenge.
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Syeda Saad, refinery29.com, 25 Sep. 2024
Although metformin itself is unlikely to cause hypoglycemia, taking it with other diabetes medicines, including insulin, can make blood sugar levels drop.12 On the other hand, medicines that can increase blood sugar will make metformin less effective.
—Femi Aremu, Verywell Health, 20 Sep. 2024
The same family of contaminants triggered past recalls of the heartburn drug Zantac, the diabetes drug metformin and the smoking cessation medication Chantix.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAY, 23 Oct. 2024
Certain genetic profiles respond more favorably to metformin, showing slower telomere attrition.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024
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Syeda Saad, refinery29.com, 25 Sep. 2024
Although metformin itself is unlikely to cause hypoglycemia, taking it with other diabetes medicines, including insulin, can make blood sugar levels drop.12 On the other hand, medicines that can increase blood sugar will make metformin less effective.
—Femi Aremu, Verywell Health, 20 Sep. 2024
The same family of contaminants triggered past recalls of the heartburn drug Zantac, the diabetes drug metformin and the smoking cessation medication Chantix.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAY, 23 Oct. 2024
Certain genetic profiles respond more favorably to metformin, showing slower telomere attrition.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024
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“Metformin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/metformin. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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metformin
noun
met·for·min
met-ˈfȯr-mən
: an antidiabetic drug used in the form of its hydrochloride C4H11N5·HCl especially to treat type 2 diabetes in patients unresponsive to or intolerant of approved sulfonylurea drugs
Note: Trademarks for preparations containing metformin include Glucophage, Glucovance, Invokamet, Janumet, Jentadueto, and Kombiglyze.
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