Metformin

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Medications

Cardiovascular

Diabetes

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March 5, 2024

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.pdf

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QV85-0080

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English

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Pharmacy Department

Metformin is a medication used to help lower high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. This pamphlet explains how to take and store metformin, medications and foods to avoid, possible side effects, and warnings. Symptoms that require a trip to the nearest Emergency Department are listed.

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