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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Dr. Andrew Rynne

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Dr. Saisudha Kotla

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Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi

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Alternative To Metformin For Diabetes

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Dr. Michelle Gibson James MD

I have diabetes 11. Of late have suffered from extreme thirst and constipation . I take Metformin for diabetes and drink a great deal of water? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Michelle Gibson James ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Lohit K MD

I have type 2 diabetes and take metformin ...also I am 76 years old....Anyway I have a pain in my abdomen and it feels like my stomach should growl but doesn't. I decided not to take the metformin for... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Lohit K ( Diabetologist)
Dr. Binu Parameswaran Pillai MD

I have been told I have type 2 diabetes and am presently taking metformin , 750 mg., once a day. I always get sleepy after I eat, whether it is a regular meal, or a bowl of soup, or a sandwich. No matter ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Binu Parameswaran Pillai ( Endocrinologist)
Dr. Noble Zachariah MD

My husband has thrombocythemia and was treated with hydroxyurea . Is it safe for him to take vitamins such as the b vitamins ( he is also taking Metformin for diabetes) and omeaga oil? He has had a ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Noble Zachariah ( Internal Medicine Specialist)
Dr. Mayank Bhargava MD

started on diovan 6 weeks ago. experiencing hair loss. also experiencing significant gastroparesis symptoms. Could the diovan be causing these new symptoms. I have Diabetes controlled with metformin 500 mg ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Mayank Bhargava ( Internal Medicine Specialist)

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Dr.   Ravindra Mathur MD

I am a 49 year old female with type 2 diabetes . Take metformin 500mg three times a day. My problem now may or may not have anything to do with diabetes. I have had a headache for about a week now and ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ravindra Mathur ( Diabetologist)
Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta MD

Hello I am a 35 year old female, I have type 2 diabetes. I ve been on metformin for About 1 year, before that I was on insulin . I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes 3 years ago and after the ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Mahesh Koregol MD

Hello doctor, iam 23 , and iam 27 weeks pregnant.. i have gestational diabetics so iam taking metformin tablets for about a week for 3 times a day..can i continue it for 1 month? metformin tablets are ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Mahesh Koregol ( Infertility Specialist)
Dr. Divakara MD

.....Does the skoal have any effect on my type - 2 diabetes and what about taking the levothyroxine/crestor ... they tell me I am a type-2 diabetic and have added metformin 500 mg twice per day for the last... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Divakara ( Internal Medicine Specialist)
Dr.       Dorina Gurabardhi MD

my husband has had elevated blood sugar of 361. Since Sunday, we ve managed to get it down to 161 with diet, exercise and additional 1000 mg of metformin, an increase from 1,000 mg to 2,000 mg daily ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi ( General & Family Physician)