Metiformin

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Metformin? Metiformin is a common misspelling of metformin.

Metformin (Glucophage^®) is a prescription drug used for decreasing blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. It is a type of biguanide medication that works in several ways, including reducing the amount of sugar made by the liver, making insulin receptors more sensitive, and reducing the amount of sugar absorbed into the body (from the diet).

Before taking this product, be sure to let your healthcare provider know if you have kidney problems, liver problems, or congestive heart failure.

(Click Metformin to learn more about the effects of metformin, for information on when and how to take this drug, and to find out what side effects may occur with treatment. You can also click on the various links in the box to the right to access specific topics on metformin.)