Metformin + Alpha Lipoic Acid

Information about Metformin + Alpha Lipoic Acid

Metformin + alpha lipoic acid uses

How metformin + alpha lipoic acid works

This is a combination of two medicines: Metformin and alpha lipoic acid which treat diabetic nerve disease. Metformin is a biguanide which decreases the production and absorption of sugar in your body, and allows better use of existing insulin. Alpha lipoic acid is a naturally occurring fatty acid which has a protective effect of brain and nerve tissue.

Common side effects of metformin + alpha lipoic acid

Nausea, Taste change, Loss of appetite, Diarrhea, Stomach pain, Vertigo, Dizziness

Available Medicine for Metformin + Alpha Lipoic Acid

Benforce-M
₹148
Shield Health Care Pvt Ltd
1 variant(s)
Metmin-A
₹67
Jenburkt Pharmaceuticals Ltd
1 variant(s)
Ycyst M
₹174
VIVO Life Science
1 variant(s)
Metben Plus
₹137
Icon Life Sciences
1 variant(s)
Cystop-A
₹150
MMC Healthcare Ltd
1 variant(s)
Wovamet
₹159
WOVA Pharmaceuticals
1 variant(s)
Slimfert IR
₹199
Olympus Therapeutics Pvt Ltd
1 variant(s)
Ovasis M
₹278
General Medicine Therapeutics Pvt Ltd
1 variant(s)
Ovastic M
₹120
Branko Pharmaceuticals
1 variant(s)
Benquil M
₹88
Yurekha Laboratories
1 variant(s)

Expert advice for Metformin + Alpha Lipoic Acid

Take it as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor.
Monitor your blood glucose level while taking this medicine.
It may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal.
Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemic symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor, and anxiety.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.