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Metformin

Drug Class: Commonly Known As: Category:
Biguanides Glucophage, Diabetmin, Diaformin, Diamet

Metformin - What is it for

​Metformin controls diabetes by helping your body to use insulin better. It also decreases the amount of sugar made by your liver, therefore reducing your sugar levels in the blood.

Metformin - Additional Information

  • Updated on 5/8/2019 12:00:00 AM
  • Article contributed by PSS National Medication Information Workgroup PSS National Medication Information Workgroup
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