Metformin Hcl Er (Osm)
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What is Metformin Hcl Er (Osm)?
Fortamet is a non-sulfonylurea drug used to treat type 2 diabetes. Metformin is the generic version of the brand-name Fortamet. Fortamet costs around $938 for a supply of 60, 1000 mg tablets, but luckily there are ways to save money. You can use our Rx.com Fortamet savings card to get up to 80% off of the retail price at participating pharmacies near you.
Side Effects
- Confusion, fast heartbeat, increased hunger, shakiness
- Trouble breathing, slow heartbeat, lightheadedness, dizziness
- Stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, muscle pain or cramping
Warnings
- Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart or blood vessel disease, heart failure, blood circulation problems, anemia, metabolic acidosis, an adrenal gland or pituitary gland disorder, vitamin B12 deficiency, or had a heart attack. Tell your doctor if you drink alcohol.
- Too much of this medicine can cause a rare, but serious condition called lactic acidosis.
- Part of the extended-release tablet may pass in your stool. This is normal.
- Make sure any doctor or dentist who treats you knows that you are using this medicine. You may need to stop using this medicine before you have surgery, an x-ray, CT scan, or other medical test.
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What is Metformin Hcl Er (Osm) ?
Fortamet is a non-sulfonylurea drug used to treat type 2 diabetes. Metformin is the generic version of the brand-name Fortamet. Fortamet costs around $938 for a supply of 60, 1000 mg tablets, but luckily there are ways to save money. You can use our Rx.com Fortamet savings card to get up to 80% off of the retail price at participating pharmacies near you.
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Fortamet is a prescription medication used to treat patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. It works to control high blood sugar by reducing the amount of sugar that is produced by your liver and the amount that is digested by the stomach or intestines. Lowering high blood sugar levels may minimize the risk of a heart attack or stroke. Fortamet, when combined with proper diet and exercise, may prevent blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems.
- Confusion, fast heartbeat, increased hunger, shakiness
- Trouble breathing, slow heartbeat, lightheadedness, dizziness
- Stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, muscle pain or cramping
- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
- Fever or chills
- Unusual tiredness or weakness
- Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart or blood vessel disease, heart failure, blood circulation problems, anemia, metabolic acidosis, an adrenal gland or pituitary gland disorder, vitamin B12 deficiency, or had a heart attack. Tell your doctor if you drink alcohol.
- Too much of this medicine can cause a rare, but serious condition called lactic acidosis.
- Part of the extended-release tablet may pass in your stool. This is normal.
- Make sure any doctor or dentist who treats you knows that you are using this medicine. You may need to stop using this medicine before you have surgery, an x-ray, CT scan, or other medical test.
- This medicine may cause some premenopausal women who do not have regular monthly periods to ovulate. This can increase the chance of pregnancy. If you are a woman of childbearing potential, discuss birth control options with your doctor.
- Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.