Metformin

What it is

Metformin hydrochloride tablets are indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults and pediatric patients 10 years of age and older with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

How it is commonly taken

The recommended starting dose is 500 mg orally twice a day or 850 mg once a day, given with meals; the FDA label notes it should be taken with meals to help lessen an upset-stomach side effect.

Known interaction categories

• Monitor
• Insufficient evidence

Published interaction pages on this site

• Metformin and Vitamin B12Monitor
• Metformin and SertralineInsufficient evidence
• Metformin and CiprofloxacinInsufficient evidence
• Metformin and IronInsufficient evidence
• Metformin and MagnesiumInsufficient evidence
• Metformin and WarfarinInsufficient evidence
• Metformin and St. John's WortInsufficient evidence
• Metformin and ZincInsufficient evidence
• Metformin and CoQ10 (Coenzyme Q10)Insufficient evidence
• Metformin and PotassiumInsufficient evidence
• Metformin and CopperInsufficient evidence
• Metformin and LisinoprilInsufficient evidence
• Metformin and DoxycyclineInsufficient evidence
• Metformin and OmeprazoleInsufficient evidence
• Metformin and SpironolactoneInsufficient evidence
• Metformin and MelatoninInsufficient evidence
• Metformin and AtorvastatinInsufficient evidence
• Metformin and Vitamin DInsufficient evidence
• Metformin and CaffeineInsufficient evidence
• Metformin and CreatineInsufficient evidence
• Metformin and Vitamin KInsufficient evidence
• Metformin and LevothyroxineInsufficient evidence
• Metformin and ProbioticsInsufficient evidence
• Metformin and TurmericInsufficient evidence

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