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Brand Names: Glucophage, Glumetza, Ratio-Metformin
Generic Name: Metformin
See also: Janumet, Janumet 50/1000, Janumet 50/500

What is Metformin? Metformin is used to regulate blood glucose (sugar) levels in people with Type II diabetes. Read more...Click to read more below

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Reasons Taken

31 patients in the community are taking or have taken Metformin.

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Other 23 85%
General health 3 11%
Type 2 diabetes 1 3%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Metformin.

  0 mg day 50 mg day 500 mg day 1000 mg day 1500 mg day 1700 mg day 2000 mg day 2500 mg day
  4 Number of Patients: 4 1 Number of Patients: 1 5 Number of Patients: 5 10 Number of Patients: 10 2 Number of Patients: 2 1 Number of Patients: 1 5 Number of Patients: 5 1 Number of Patients: 1  

Duration

How long current patients have been taking Metformin or how long patients were taking Metformin before stopping.

Currently taking Metformin

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
2
0
2
0
11
12


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