Metformin + Methylcobalamin
Information about Metformin + Methylcobalamin
Metformin + methylcobalamin uses
It is used in addition to diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes.
How metformin + methylcobalamin works
This is a combination of two medicines:.
Common side effects of metformin + methylcobalamin
Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Abdominal pain, Constipation, Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level), Dizziness, Headache, Vitamin B12 deficiency, Hypersensitivity, Abnormal liver function, Increased liver enzymes, Itching, Urticaria, Skin rash, Lactic acidosis
Available Medicine for Metformin + Methylcobalamin
Expert advice for Metformin + Methylcobalamin
- Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
- It does not cause weight gain and rarely causes low blood sugar unlike other diabetes medicines.
- Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) may occur when taken along with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or on delaying/skipping 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.
- Your doctor will monitor your blood sugar levels and kidney functions regularly while taking this medication.
- Tell your doctor immediately if you experience any deep or rapid breathing, or persistent nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain as Metformin + Methylcobalamin may cause a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis, which is an excess of lactic acid in the blood.