Patient Education About Your MEdicAtions Glucophage (Brand) Metformin (Generic) Description Metformin is used to treat Type 2 or non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM). Its actions differ from other If you have any medications used for diabetes. Most stimulate the pancreas
to produce more insulin. Metformin works by reducing the
questions about amount of sugar the liver sends into the bloodstream. Because
of this, Metformin is often taken in addition to other diabetes
medicines to improve their effect. Taking medications to help improve your blood sugar is an important way to help prevent
other medicines, the complications of diabetes. please ask Dosage and Administration
This medicine is taken by mouth with the meal. Your doctor will determine the dose and how often you should take Metformin. Missed Dose
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double the next dose. Side Effects If you are taking Metformin with other diabetes pills, low blood sugar can occur. Metformin, alone, rarely causes low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Along with the needed effects, a drug may cause some unwanted effects. Other side effects may occur but go away as your body adjusts to the medicine. Contact your doctor if any of the following persist: Check with your doctor right away if you suddenly note:
■ Unusual muscle pain or cramping. Special Instructions
■ Remember it is important to follow your scheduled meal plan.
■ Certain medicines may affect the way Metformin works. Tell your doctor about
any prescribed or over-the-counter medicines you are taking.
■ Do not take any other medicine unless prescribed or approved by your doctor.
■ Avoid alcoholic beverages until you have discussed their use with your doctor.
■ If you are on Metformin and are considering pregnancy please discuss diabetes
■ Do not take Metformin if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding.
■ If you are scheduled for any diagnostic test that involves the use of an iodine
injection, Metformin must be stopped for a few days. Please talk with your doctor for specific instructions and ways to manage your diabetes during this time.
■ For more information on diabetes ask your doctor or contact the Outpatient
Diabetes Nurse Educator at: 312-926-2213 or 926-4980.
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Para asistencia en español, por favor llamar a el departamento de representantes para pacientes al 312-926-3112.
Northwestern Memorial is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes, respects and serves with dignity all people and does not discriminate, including in hiring, or employment, or admission, or access to, or treatment in its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, disability, handicap, age, Vietnam or other veteran status, sexual orientation or any other status protected by relevant law. To arrange for TDD/TTY, auxiliary aids and foreign language interpretation services, call the Patient Representative department at 312-926-3112, TDD number 312-926-6363. Issues related to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 should be directed to the director of Employee Relations or designee at 312-926-7297.
Developed by: Department of Pharmacy and the Diabetes Nurse Clinicians
October 1999 Northwestern Memorial HospitalFor more information about Northwestern Memorial Hospital, please visit www.nmh.org. 1100-07900631 (10/99)
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