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Are you taking Metformin? Be Alert for contamination with NDMA - A toxic substance which could cause Cancer- USFDA
If you are a Diabetic, in all possibilities you may be
taking Metformin. Please read the strip and see whether it is "extended release" or "Sustained release".
Then it may be possible that it may contain a toxic substance called nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), a potential carcinogen generated
If you are a Diabetic, in all possibilities you may be
taking Metformin. Please read the strip and see whether it is "extended release" or "Sustained release".
Then it may be possible that it may contain a toxic substance called nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), a potential carcinogen generated
namaha
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Diabetes India
4 years ago
I'm new...
hi everyone. im new to this and im not really sure how to go about this. i suffer from depression and anxiety (also being a hypochondriac) i also struggle with my physical health which im trying to work on as well. im currently on lexapro and lorazepam & for my physical health im on metformin. (idk too
hi everyone. im new to this and im not really sure how to go about this. i suffer from depression and anxiety (also being a hypochondriac) i also struggle with my physical health which im trying to work on as well. im currently on lexapro and lorazepam & for my physical health im on metformin. (idk too
gigimich
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Anxiety and Depression Support
4 years ago
Merina coil concern
I am 22 years old and have been on the marina coil for a year and a half now. Recently I have being getting my periods and I'm worried because I havent been on for a full year. I have started taking metformin because I have pcos. Has any one else had this before? Is it normal? And this week I've started
I am 22 years old and have been on the marina coil for a year and a half now. Recently I have being getting my periods and I'm worried because I havent been on for a full year. I have started taking metformin because I have pcos. Has any one else had this before? Is it normal? And this week I've started
Unicorn_family
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Women's Health
4 years ago
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Side affects metformin
I have been taking metformin for about 6 months now, I have a lot of muscle/tendon pain and skin soreness. Is it a possible side affect?
I have been taking metformin for about 6 months now, I have a lot of muscle/tendon pain and skin soreness. Is it a possible side affect?
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Pain Concern
4 years ago
Metformin may delay PCa progression.
More from ESMO 2020: https://www.mdedge.com/hematology-oncology/article/228803/genitourinary-cancer/metformin-may-delay-prostate-cancer "Adding metformin to standard care for advanced prostate cancer appeared to lengthen time to castration-resistant disease in a small, randomized trial. “According to
More from ESMO 2020: https://www.mdedge.com/hematology-oncology/article/228803/genitourinary-cancer/metformin-may-delay-prostate-cancer "Adding metformin to standard care for advanced prostate cancer appeared to lengthen time to castration-resistant disease in a small, randomized trial. “According to
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
4 years ago
Metformin protective against PCa in diabetic patients.
New Canadian study (some US involvement) below [1]. "2,332 diabetic men were included, with a median follow-up time of 9.4 years (interquartile range 5.4-13.4 years). "A total of 2,036 patients (87.3%) received metformin. "Compared to non-metformin users, metformin use was associated with decreased
New Canadian study (some US involvement) below [1]. "2,332 diabetic men were included, with a median follow-up time of 9.4 years (interquartile range 5.4-13.4 years). "A total of 2,036 patients (87.3%) received metformin. "Compared to non-metformin users, metformin use was associated with decreased
pjoshea13
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
4 years ago
My sugars
Hi all I bet you wondered where I was on Mondays weigh in well we took a few days away. I did weigh myself last Monday and I sts which I’m happy with. Whilst away have have got a skin infection on my arms and hands managed to see a doctor yesterday when we got home I’ve been given some cream with a
Hi all I bet you wondered where I was on Mondays weigh in well we took a few days away. I did weigh myself last Monday and I sts which I’m happy with. Whilst away have have got a skin infection on my arms and hands managed to see a doctor yesterday when we got home I’ve been given some cream with a
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Weight Loss Support
4 years ago
Metformin: Preliminary Results of Trial in Advanced Prostate Cancer (MANSMED)
Not sure if this was posted here yet: In a mini-oral presentation at this year’s European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) 2020 Virtual Annual Meeting, Dr. Reham Alghandour presented the results of the MANSMED prospective randomized controlled trial. This trial recruited men with high risk localized
Not sure if this was posted here yet: In a mini-oral presentation at this year’s European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) 2020 Virtual Annual Meeting, Dr. Reham Alghandour presented the results of the MANSMED prospective randomized controlled trial. This trial recruited men with high risk localized
noahware
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
4 years ago
Three common medications lower risk and mortality for lung cancer.
All three medications are common—approximately 35 million people take a statin to control cholesterol; more than 120 million people take metformin to control diabetes and between 6 and 10 million people take aspirin daily. The aim of this study was to investigate the associations of aspirin, metformin
All three medications are common—approximately 35 million people take a statin to control cholesterol; more than 120 million people take metformin to control diabetes and between 6 and 10 million people take aspirin daily. The aim of this study was to investigate the associations of aspirin, metformin
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Lung Conditions Community Forum
4 years ago
How much is too much?
Hello everyone, I have taken Ropinirole since 1999 my doctor has increased my dose to 2mg 3 x daily over that time period It’s not enough medicine to sustain me between doses any more. I sleep one or two hours each night and take several hot baths to reduce the agony or pace all night long. My doctor
Hello everyone, I have taken Ropinirole since 1999 my doctor has increased my dose to 2mg 3 x daily over that time period It’s not enough medicine to sustain me between doses any more. I sleep one or two hours each night and take several hot baths to reduce the agony or pace all night long. My doctor
Moose68
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Restless Legs Syndrome
4 years ago
Inflammation in the Liver Reversed by Metformin
Metformin is the First line drug for Type 2 Diabetes. It is in use for the last more than 50 years and there is hardly any adverse side effects if taken in recommended dosage. While a lot of research is still on to find out the exact mechanism of working , in the process science keeps finding out many
Metformin is the First line drug for Type 2 Diabetes. It is in use for the last more than 50 years and there is hardly any adverse side effects if taken in recommended dosage. While a lot of research is still on to find out the exact mechanism of working , in the process science keeps finding out many
namaha
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Diabetes India
4 years ago
Looking for IVF ICSI September cycle buddies!
Hello! This is my second cycle of IVF ICSI. We had our first on NHS two years ago. 15 eggs, 12 mature, 5 fertilised and had a freeze all as I bled into my pelvis after egg collection. Two thawed, one didn’t make it, so thawed another. Both slow to develop and failed FET. Second two thawed and also failed
Hello! This is my second cycle of IVF ICSI. We had our first on NHS two years ago. 15 eggs, 12 mature, 5 fertilised and had a freeze all as I bled into my pelvis after egg collection. Two thawed, one didn’t make it, so thawed another. Both slow to develop and failed FET. Second two thawed and also failed
lottiebeth84
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Fertility Network UK
4 years ago
PART 1 : Reversing Memory Deficits And Senior Moments In A 78 Year Old
One issue with PD that is not discussed enough is memory issues and memory deficits as part of cognitive decline discussed briefly here: https://www.michaeljfox.org/news/memory-thinking-changes On that note I would like to discuss a very long time friend who has been having memory lapses and "senior
One issue with PD that is not discussed enough is memory issues and memory deficits as part of cognitive decline discussed briefly here: https://www.michaeljfox.org/news/memory-thinking-changes On that note I would like to discuss a very long time friend who has been having memory lapses and "senior
chartist
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Cure Parkinson's
4 years ago
Has anyone seen this study from 2016?
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/jnc.13562 I contacted someone from the study; it appears it stopped after trials in mice. He replied that some people had contacted him, and are working with their doctor and this medication. Metformin is normally used as an anti-diabetic drug. I believe
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/jnc.13562 I contacted someone from the study; it appears it stopped after trials in mice. He replied that some people had contacted him, and are working with their doctor and this medication. Metformin is normally used as an anti-diabetic drug. I believe
bluejadedwho
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AMN EASIER
4 years ago
Back trying for second IVF miracle 🤞🏻
Hi all I hope everyone is well reading this. I haven’t been on here properly for a while since we successfully got pregnant from ivf/icsi back in July 2017. Our little boy was born March 2018 and is now a very happy, healthy 2.5 yr old toddler! We felt ready to try again about 6 months after I had
Hi all I hope everyone is well reading this. I haven’t been on here properly for a while since we successfully got pregnant from ivf/icsi back in July 2017. Our little boy was born March 2018 and is now a very happy, healthy 2.5 yr old toddler! We felt ready to try again about 6 months after I had
Bluebelle1
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Fertility Network UK
4 years ago
sudden drop in sugar levels
after a few years on metformin 500x2 /day the doctor changed the medicine for better control by prescribibg glycomet GP2 forte with linaglipitin 5 mg both once a day in morning after breakfast this is since one month but last few days by 2-2,30 pm the sugar levels drop around 77-80 with profound
after a few years on metformin 500x2 /day the doctor changed the medicine for better control by prescribibg glycomet GP2 forte with linaglipitin 5 mg both once a day in morning after breakfast this is since one month but last few days by 2-2,30 pm the sugar levels drop around 77-80 with profound
VINODM
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Diabetes India
4 years ago
Abnormal blood results with muscle cramps in diabetic and high blood pressure
Thank you for having me. I am a 59 year old woman diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 2003 and high blood pressure. I am on insulin and metformin twice daily and also on ramipril 10md and indapamide2.5mg daily for my BP. My last HbAic 2days ago was 45. Vitamin B12 level was 792 high as indicated in the
Thank you for having me. I am a 59 year old woman diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 2003 and high blood pressure. I am on insulin and metformin twice daily and also on ramipril 10md and indapamide2.5mg daily for my BP. My last HbAic 2days ago was 45. Vitamin B12 level was 792 high as indicated in the
Logbo
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Diabetes & Hypertension Help Society
4 years ago
Metformin or Proton Pump Inhibitors?
My father has had type II diabetes for many many years and taking Metformin for almost as long. He has also been taking proton pump inhibitors for about 4 years. His GP never routinely checks B12 and only checked the other day when my dad (age 80) demonstrated potential signs of dementia. His was deficient
My father has had type II diabetes for many many years and taking Metformin for almost as long. He has also been taking proton pump inhibitors for about 4 years. His GP never routinely checks B12 and only checked the other day when my dad (age 80) demonstrated potential signs of dementia. His was deficient
GGourmet
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
4 years ago
Cardiac Catheterization on top of Type 2 Diabetes and CKD
I am female, age 77 have Type 2 diabetes, Stage 3B CKD, no thyroid gland, and now a heart condition. Due to have cardiac catheterization in September. I had to cut back on Metformin when my kidney function dropped, but it has now improved, GFR 38. HbA1c 5.6. I have to stop Metformin altogether 3 days
I am female, age 77 have Type 2 diabetes, Stage 3B CKD, no thyroid gland, and now a heart condition. Due to have cardiac catheterization in September. I had to cut back on Metformin when my kidney function dropped, but it has now improved, GFR 38. HbA1c 5.6. I have to stop Metformin altogether 3 days
Hidden
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Kidney Disease
4 years ago
Gestational Diabetes support
Hi ladies, Hope you and your babies / pregnancies are all doing well. I was just wondering if anyone had gestational diabetes? I was diagnosed 3 weeks ago, and despite being very strict with my diet, this week my after breakfast sugars have crept up and I need to start metformin. I feel so sad about
Hi ladies, Hope you and your babies / pregnancies are all doing well. I was just wondering if anyone had gestational diabetes? I was diagnosed 3 weeks ago, and despite being very strict with my diet, this week my after breakfast sugars have crept up and I need to start metformin. I feel so sad about
Sunshine92
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Baby and Us
4 years ago
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