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Metformin is a prescription medicine used to decrease blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV page explains how metformin works to decrease the amount of sugar produced by the body and outlines potential side effects.
This eMedTV resource explains that while small amounts of alcohol should not be a problem for most people taking metformin, you may be warned to avoid combining metformin and large amounts of alcohol due to an increased risk of lactic acidosis.
This eMedTV segment examines metformin, blood sugar levels, and complications that can occur from high or low blood sugar. This page highlights symptoms of high and low blood sugar levels and explains what to do if these symptoms occur.
This eMedTV page explains that there are some situations where you should temporarily stop taking metformin; contrast medium use is one of them. This page explains the risks of taking metformin while undergoing a procedure that uses contrast medium.
Metformin and Erectile Dysfunction
This eMedTV segment explains that while there are potential side effects of metformin, erectile dysfunction does not appear to be one of them. This page explains that metformin may actually help treat erectile dysfunction.
This eMedTV page explains that hair loss does not appear to be a side effect of metformin. However, you should talk to your healthcare provider about metformin and hair loss if you believe the medication may be causing this side effect in you.
This eMedTV resource looks at a life-threatening potential side effect of metformin: lactic acidosis. This page describes some of the symptoms of lactic acidosis and lists some of the factors that can increase your risk of developing this condition.
This eMedTV article explores metformin and pregnancy, explaining how the FDA categorizes the drug as a pregnancy Category B medication. It is generally considered safe to take metformin during pregnancy, but you should first talk to your doctor.
This eMedTV article explores metformin, TSH level, and thyroid hormone levels. This page explains that metformin may decrease TSH levels in people with an underactive thyroid or Hashimoto's thyroiditis and may not affect thyroid hormone levels.
Does metformin cause weight loss? As this eMedTV page explains, it's not entirely clear. However, in clinical studies, those taking the drug didn't appear to gain weight. It's also not known if the drug has an effect on weight in non-diabetic people.
This eMedTV segment explains that the recommended starting metformin dose is 500 mg twice daily. The maximum dose of the drug will vary depending on several factors, such as age and other medications you are taking.
This portion of the eMedTV archives explores potential metformin drug interactions with other medications, such as thyroid medicines, oral contraceptives, and niacin. This Web page also explains how these interactions can lead to problems.
Metformin ER is a prescription medication that is licensed to treat type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV resource explains how metformin ER works to control blood sugar levels, its potential side effects, and some tips on when and how to take the medication.
Metformin oral solution is used to treat type 2 diabetes in people who have trouble swallowing pills. This eMedTV Web page further explores the drug, including how it works, potential side effects, and dosage information.
Metformin Oral Solution Dosage
This eMedTV article provides various metformin oral solution dosage recommendations for people taking the drug to treat type 2 diabetes. For example, the suggested dose for people ages 10 to 16 is 500 mg (5 mL), taken twice a day.
It is possible to overdose on metformin. This portion of the eMedTV Web site describes some effects of a metformin overdose, including low blood sugar or lactic acidosis. This page explains symptoms of a metformin overdose and some treatment options.
Some of the most common metformin side effects can include indigestion, headache, and diarrhea. This eMedTV Web page also takes an in-depth look at some of the more serious metformin side effects, such as chest pain or signs of lactic acidosis.
Metformin is prescribed to help lower blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV resource describes how metformin works to decrease the absorption of sugar in the blood and outlines several off-label metformin uses.
Metformin Warnings and Precautions
This eMedTV article takes an in-depth look at a number of metformin warnings and precautions, such as potential drug interactions and the safety of taking the drug while breastfeeding. This page also explains who should avoid the drug.
Metaglip may be prescribed to control blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. This page of the eMedTV Web site briefly explains how the drug works and lists a few possible side effects. Metglip is a common misspelling of Metaglip.
Methamphetamine is a medication that may be used to treat ADHD and obesity. This eMedTV Web page features an overview of methamphetamine, including a discussion of how the prescription drug works and a list of some of its more common side effects.
Methamphetamine Addiction and Abuse
Methamphetamine may be habit-forming and can easily be addictive and abused. This eMedTV page discusses methamphetamine addiction and abuse, including information about health problems it may cause and how to get help for a dependency on "meth."
Taking prescription methamphetamine during pregnancy may increase your risk of having a premature baby. This eMedTV article discusses methamphetamine and pregnancy, and describes results of studies that examined the effects of the drug on animals.
Methamphetamine and Weight Loss
The prescription form of methamphetamine is licensed for the short-term treatment of obesity. This eMedTV article discusses methamphetamine and weight loss, and explains the risks of using the drug as an obesity treatment for longer than a few weeks.
For ADHD treatment, methamphetamine dosing usually starts at 5 mg once or twice a day. This eMedTV page discusses methamphetamine dosage for short-term obesity treatment as well and offers some guidelines concerning when and how to take the drug.
A person who has overdosed on methamphetamine may exhibit hyperactivity or hallucinate. This eMedTV article describes other possible effects of a methamphetamine overdose (such as seizures) and examines treatment options for such an overdose.
Methamphetamine Sexual Side Effects
In studies of methamphetamine, sexual side effects of the drug included impotence and changes in sex drive. This eMedTV resource discusses these potential sexual side effects of methamphetamine and how they may be treated.
Side effects of methamphetamine can include diarrhea, high blood pressure, and increased heart rate. This eMedTV page identifies some methamphetamine side effects. Methamphetamine side affects is a common misspelling of methamphetamine side effects.
Based on studies of methamphetamine, side effects of the drug may include diarrhea, insomnia, and headache. This eMedTV segment discusses other possible side effects of methamphetamine, including some that may require medical attention.
If you abruptly stop using methamphetamine, withdrawal symptoms may occur, such as depression or fatigue. This eMedTV segment lists other possible withdrawal symptoms and explains what you can do to avoid methamphetamine withdrawal.
Methamphetamine: A Controlled Substance
Methamphetamine is a controlled substance, meaning that there are special rules for how it's prescribed. This eMedTV page looks at some of the rules concerning methamphetamine, a controlled substance that does have legitimate medical purposes.
Methamphetamine is a prescription drug licensed to treat ADHD and obesity. This eMedTV segment provides a brief description of this drug, along with a link to more detailed information. Methamphetimine is a common misspelling of methamphetamine.
Methamphetamine is a drug that can be prescribed to treat obesity and ADHD. This eMedTV article further explores methamphetamine, including a list of some of its more common side effects. Methaphtamine is a common misspelling of methamphetamine.
Methamphetamine is licensed for the treatment of obesity and ADHD. This eMedTV resource explains how methamphetamine works and explores its specific uses and potential side effects. Methemphetamine is a common misspelling of methamphetamine.
Methylin is a medication that is approved to treat narcolepsy in adults and ADHD in children. This segment of the eMedTV archives explains how the drug works and further explores its effects, potential side effects, and dosage information.
Methylin abuse is common, given the habit-forming nature of the drug. This eMedTV resource lists common reasons for this abuse, explains the dangers of Methylin addiction and abuse, and offers information on where you can get help.
Children with ADHD often benefit from using Methylin. Adults may also use it as an off-label ADHD medicine. This eMedTV article discusses Methylin use in adults and offers important precautions for adults who are taking the medication.
Depression is a potential side effect of Methylin, but its frequency is unknown. This eMedTV page discusses Methylin and depression in detail, including an explanation of how clinical trials work and how the drug can also be used to treat depression.
This eMedTV segment discusses the risks when combining Methylin and pregnancy, and describes when a healthcare provider may prescribe the drug to a pregnant woman. An explanation of the FDA's system of rating drugs during pregnancy is also provided.
In clinical studies, weight loss was a commonly reported side effect of Methylin. This eMedTV segment discusses Methylin and weight loss in more detail and explains how the medication is also occasionally used as a short-term weight loss treatment.
Most children start with a Methylin dosage of 5 mg, taken twice a day. This section of the eMedTV library also offers dosage recommendations for adults and provides tips, precautions, and general guidelines for people taking the medication.
Drugs that may potentially cause Methylin interactions include pressors, warfarin, and MAOIs. This eMedTV resource lists other medicines that may cause negative interactions when taking with Methylin and describes the possible effects.
Hallucinations, confusion, and seizures are possible signs of a Methylin overdose. This eMedTV Web page lists other potential overdose symptoms and describes the different treatment options that are available for people who take too much Methylin.
Dizziness, insomnia, and nausea are among the most common side effects seen with Methylin. This eMedTV page also lists rare Methylin side effects, problems that may require medical attention, and other common side effects of the drug.
Methylin is primarily used for the treatment of ADHD and narcolepsy. This page on the eMedTV site discusses specific Methylin uses in detail, explains how it can be used in children as young as six, and lists possible off-label uses for the drug.
Methylin Warnings and Precautions
This eMedTV article lists Methylin warnings and precautions, including conditions you should tell your doctor about and people who should not take the drug. For example, people who have used an MAOI within the past two weeks should not take it.
Methylin: A Controlled Substance
Methylin, a controlled substance, can be habit-forming and easily abused. As this page of the eMedTV site explains, because Methylin and other Class 2 controlled substances have the potential for abuse, there are special rules for prescribing them.
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