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2. Metformin - Wikipedia

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   Common adverse effects include diarrhea, nausea, and abdominal pain. [16] It has a small risk of causing low blood sugar. [16] High blood lactic acid level is a concern if the medication is used in overly large doses or prescribed in people with severe kidney problems. [23] [24] Metformin is a biguanide anti-hyperglycemic agent. [16]

3. 6 Benefits of Taking Metformin (Besides Weight Loss) - AOL

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   One theory is that metformin has anti-tumor side effects because it lowers insulin levels and keeps tumor cells from multiplying. Still, more research is needed. Inside Creative House/istockphoto

4. A Common Drug Could Lower Your Dementia Risk By 35 ... - AOL

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   Not only that, they had a 52 percent lower risk of vascular dementia, and a 39 percent lower risk of Alzheimer’s dementia. People who took SGLT-2 inhibitors for longer periods of time seemed to ...

5. Diabetes management - Wikipedia

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   Metformin is an example of a class of medicine called biguanides. [34] The medication works by reducing the new creation of glucose from the liver and by reducing absorption of sugar from food. [34] In addition, the medication also works to help increase the effects of insulin on muscle cells, which take in glucose. [35]

6. When Is the Best Time to Take Metformin? - AOL

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   Well, there’s no magic time, but you should take metformin at the same time each day and with food to avoid gastrointestinal side effects. If you’re taking extended-release metformin tablets ...

7. Chronic kidney disease - Wikipedia

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   Any of these can help people with CKD lose weight, however, it is not known if they can also prevent death or cardiovascular events like heart complications or stroke. [76] It is recommended that weight management interventions should be individualised, according to a thorough patients' assessment regarding clinical condition, motivations and ...