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    🩸 DiabetesER Tablet

    Glumetza / Fortamet

    Metformin Extended-Release

    Extended-release biguanide for type 2 diabetes with reduced GI side effects.

    Form

    ER Tablet

    Uses

    1

    Side effects

    4

    Category

    Diabetes

    01

    What is Glumetza / Fortamet used for?

    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus
    02

    Metformin Extended-Release side effects

    Common side effects of Metformin Extended-Release include:

    Diarrhea
    Nausea
    Abdominal discomfort
    Vitamin B12 deficiency
    CommonModerateLess common
    03

    Metformin Extended-Release warnings & precautions

    • Hold around contrast imaging studies
    • Reduce or hold for kidney impairment

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    04

    Frequently asked questions

    05

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    Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the FDA openFDA database and is provided for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your physician or pharmacist before starting or changing medication.