How to use Metformin ?Use Metformin as directed by your doctor.
- Take Metformin by mouth with food.
- Take Metformin on a regular schedule to get the most benefit from it. Taking Metformin at the same time each day will help you remember to take it.
- Continue to take Metformin even if you feel well. Do not miss any doses.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Metformin.
Metformin UsesMetformin is used for treating type 2 diabetes. It is used along with diet and exercise. It may be used alone or with other anti-diabetic medicines.
More Information about MetforminIf you have any questions about Hydrochlorothiazide, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
Metformin is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
Drug Class and MechanismMetformin is a biguanide antidiabetic. It works by decreasing the amount of sugar that the liver produces and the intestines absorb. It also helps to make your body more sensitive to the insulin that you naturally produce.
Missed DoseIf you miss a dose of Metformin and are using it regularly, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.