Fortamet Alcohol Interaction

Fortamet Alcohol

Metformin belongs to a family of oral medications that help to control blood sugar levels.

It is used to treat type 2 diabetes which is defined as non-insulin dependent diabetes but on occasion it may be used with insulin to help control type 1 diabetes.

It is suggested only moderate drinking as the effectiveness of the drug will be lessened.







Before using advise your doctor if you are allergic to any other drug or substance, if you are using dietary or herbal supplements, are pregnant, plan to be or are breastfeeding, have liver disease or a history of heart disease.

Side Effects

Less serious side effects are headache, muscle pain, weakness, mild nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, gas or stomach pain. If these occur call your physician for advice.

Serious side effects are severe allergic reaction such as hives, difficult breathing, swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat, muscle pain or weakness, num or cold arms and legs, troublr breathing, dizzy, lightheaded, tired, weak, stomach pain, nausea with vomiting, slow or uneven heart rate, short of breath with mild exertion, swelling, rapid weight gain, fever, chills, body aches or flu symptoms. If these occur get emergency medical help.


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