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Glucophage (metformin) is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels. Glucophage is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Glucophage is sometimes used together with insulin or other medications, but metformin is not for treating type 1 diabetes.

Ingredient: Metformin

Side Effects: Common Glucophage side effects may include:

low blood sugar;

nausea, upset stomach; or

diarrhea.