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Metformin - Glucophage was approved for treatment by the FDA in the
year 1994. The drug has been available in Europe for over 25 years
but was not available in the US until the year 1994. The sale of
this drug has helped many people treat their type 2 diabetes and
bring it under control. The clinical trials and experiments on the
pill have proved successful with a list of side effects too and that
is only but natural.
Future use of the drug also appears positive and promising. The
manufacturer of Metformin - Glucophage is not too worried about the
sales for the drug is effective and has proved its worth. Metformin
- Glucophage is a drug that helps the body in lowering blood insulin
levels and transport glucose within. High levels of glucose or
insulin are dangerous for the body and may cause a number of
disorders. They contribute to obesity, heart disease, certain
cancers, infertility and most importantly the development of
diabetes.
It has been strongly advised by the FDA that people with kidney
problems, liver problems, heart failure being treated by other
medication, high alcohol intakes, are seriously hydrated, may
undergo and x-ray procedure with the injection of dyes, might have
surgery soon, have a heart condition, an infection, a stroke and /
or is above the age of 80 years without the kidney function being
tested are not suppose to take this drug. In case of pregnancy the
doctor treating you should be informed the current status or the
future wishes to become pregnant. In case of current nursing of a
child, the information also needs to be shared with the doctor.
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