How to take METFORMIN | What All Patients Need to Know | Dose, Side Effects & More

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Metformin in its generic form, is a commonly used medication for type 2 diabetes. In this video Dr Hart-Pinto answers the most common questions on including:

• How and when should you take your Metformin
• How long does it take for the medication to work?
• How long will you need to take my medication?
• Are there any side effects?

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Metformin is also known under the following brand names:
• Glucophage
• Bolamyn
• Diagemet
• Glucient
• Metabet
• Riomet

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#Medication #Metformin #Diabetes

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
00:45 What is Metformin?
01:53 Is Metformin safe for me?
02:24 Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
02:46 Is it safe to take Metformin with my current medications?
03:27 What is the correct dose of Metformin?
03:53 How long does Metformin take to work?
04:09 How and when to take Metformin
04:31 Are there any foods I should avoid?
04:49 Can I Drink Alcohol with this medication?
05:03 I have missed my dose. What should I do?
05:19 I have accidentally taken too much medication.
04:47 How long will I need to take my medication?
06:07 Side Effects of Metformin
07:28 Hypoglycaemia
08:18 Legal Disclaimer
08:41 End Screen

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Further Reading - Resources for Patients

NHS
https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/metformin/

Patient.info
https://patient.info/medicine/....metformin-for-diabet

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Published: 14th March 2022

Last Review: 15th June 2023

Next review date: is 15th June 2026

Author: Dr Andrew Hart Pinto

Internally peer-reviewed: Dr Najeebah Jaunbocus 13th March 2022

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Videos cover definitions, aetiology, symptoms, clinical features, management, prognosis and complications of a wide variety of medical topics.

Authors:
1. Dr. A. Hart-Pinto MBChB (Hons) BSc (Hons) MRCS
2. Dr. Najeebah Jaunbocus MBChB MRCGP

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