Glucophage

 Glucophage (Metformin) is a biguanide-type medication. Glucophage inhibits the body’s glucose production therefore it is used in the treatment of the type 2 or non-insulin dependent diabetes.  It is prescribed to patients who need to control the blood sugar levels.

Keeping blood sugar within the recommended range plays a crucial role in preventing such dangerous illnesses like kidney diseases, loss of limbs, heart failure, kidney and sexual dysfunction.

Glucophage is often recommended by physicians in combination with a healthy diet and exercise for diabetes type 2 prevention in patients who as overweight or obese. The treatment is recommended when diet and exercise have not been effective in 3 to 6 months time.

Any overweight person over the age of forty is at higher risk of diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart condition due to the weigh related risk factors. Glucophage is a helpful tool in regulating blood sugar levels and keeping them within the safe range. It helps to restore the body’s natural response to insulin and helps to keep a lower amount of sugar produces by the liver that gets absorbed by the digestive system.

Glucophage helps food consumption regulation without depriving the body of needed nutrients and calories.  It may assist the weight loss in patients who want to stop sugar absorption in their bodies.

How to use Glucophage

Standard or slow-release Glucophage tablets come as 500 mg, 850 mg and 1000 mg dosages. Individual dosage is prescribed by the general practitioner and often is used as a part of combination treatment.

To reduce the risk of such side effects as nausea and vomiting Glucophage must be taken with food.

The maximum daily dose should not exceed 2500 mg.

As any other diabetes drug, Glucophage must not be self-prescribed. Please consult your doctor before the treatment. When buying Glucophage in an online pharmacy consult our health experts. Never alter your Glucophage dosage without medical advice.

Precautions and side effects 

Like most medications, Glucophage may cause undesirable effects depending on the patient’s response to the drug.

Mostly side effects cause by Glucophage are moderate and may include:

  • Loss of appetite
  • Nausea
  • Bloating
  • Stomach pain
  • Metallic aftertaste
  • Gas
  • Diarrhoea

If you experience more severe side effects, like cold sweats, anxiety, depression, extreme fatigue, increased heart rate, or severe muscle pain please contact medical emergency services.

Read patients’ information leaflet for more detailed explanations.

Is it safe to purchase Glucophage online?

Online pharmacies increasingly becoming more and more popular when it comes to choosing competitive prices for genuine medication and great around the clock customer service.  Speedy deliveries, discrete packaging, and safe ways to process payments are the key factors when choosing your online pharmaceutical retailer.

To ensure your choice of pharmacy you may want to follow some simple steps:

  • Check and compare the online and offline prices
  • Check online reviews
  • Speak to the customer support, make sure they can answer all your questions
  • Check payment options and refund policies
  • If you still have doubts, we advise to make a test purchase and see how it works!

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