Interested in an oral alternative to Ozempic injections? You might be considering metformin, an FDA-approved type 2 diabetes medication that also results in weight loss. While a pill is certainly more ...

If you’re managing type 2 diabetes with Glucophage (metformin), you may be well acquainted with the unwanted side effects of this drug — namely, upset stomach, diarrhea, muscle aches, and sleepiness.

Different blood sugar medications can cause different side effects. Learn more about some of the serious possible side effects of common diabetes medications here.

Millions of people take metformin to control their diabetes but there are some symptoms it is important to watch for ...

Millions take metformin every day to manage type 2 diabetes. The NHS has now issued a clear warning about symptoms that should never be ignored. Here is what the medicine is used for, common side ...

Medically reviewed by Erika Prouty, PharmD Many people with diabetes or prediabetes try supplements to help control their ...

A new large-scale study led by researchers at the University of Cincinnati and Northwell Health, New York's largest health care provider, found the drug metformin can help prevent or reduce weight ...

New research now suggests that stopping diabetes drug metformin early may up the risk of developing thinking and memory problems as patients age. File Photo by Brian Kersey/UPI Millions of people with ...

When Is the Best Time of Day to Take Metformin? We get it — no one enjoys taking medications. It’s just another thing to tackle on your neverending to-do list. If you’ve been prescribed metformin, it ...

In rare cases, it's possible to have a serious allergic reaction ( anaphylaxis) to metformin. The NHS says: "You should call 999 now if: you're breathing very fast or struggling to breathe (you may ...