Phenformin

Information about Phenformin

Phenformin uses

For the treatment of type II diabetes mellitus.

How phenformin works

Phenformin is an anti-diabetic medication (biguanide). It works by lowering glucose production in the liver, delaying glucose absorption from intestines and increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin.

Common side effects of phenformin

Nausea, Taste change, Vomiting, Abdominal pain, Diarrhea, Bloating, Loss of appetite

Available Medicine for Phenformin

Expert advice for Phenformin

Phenformin has been withdrawn from the market due to the high incidence of lactic acidosis, a life-threatening side effect.