Q: Is the use of Metformin for PCOS mentioned in Metformin leaflets?
A: The use of Metformin for treating PCOS is off-license and hence is not mentioned in the patient information leaflet. However, it is widely used for treating this medical condition.
Q: Which doctor should I consult before using Metformin?
A: A general physician must be first consulted before taking Metformin for diabetes or any other use. Depending on the medical history and exact cause of the problem, the medical specialist or endocrinologist should be consulted for the treatment options.
Q: What is gestational diabetes?
A: Gestational diabetes is a condition where a woman develops diabetes or high blood sugar levels during pregnancy without any prior manifestation of the disease. It is commonly observed during the last three months of pregnancy.
Q: Is Metformin available as a generic medication?
A: Yes, Metformin is available as a generic medication.
Q: What happens in case of Metformin overdose and how do you treat it?
A: The common symptoms of overdose include vomiting, diarrhea, tachycardia, and rarely hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia.
There is no antidote for Metformin. This drug has a low molecular weight and does not have any plasma protein binding; hence, it gets easily removed from blood plasma.
Q: Is Metformin approved by FDA as anti-aging drug?
A: Metformin is not yet approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as an anti-aging drug. The FDA has approved a clinical trial in the United States, known as Targeting Aging with Metformin (TAME).
