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It's generally advised to avoid alcohol consumption. While taking these medications as alcohol can potentiate the blood sugar-lowering effects and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
It is also generally considered safe to use while pregnancy. However, it's essential to consult with a healthcare professional before using it during pregnancy.
It is also generally considered safe to use while breastfeeding. However, it's essential to consult with a healthcare professional before using it during breastfeeding.
It is primarily excreted through the kidneys, It may cause lactic acidosis in rare cases, especially in individuals with kidney impairment. However, consult the doctor before use.
It is generally safe for liver. However, consult the doctor before use.
It's safe to drive after taking this medication; as it does not seem to impair the driving abilit; but if you feel any side effects avoid driving.
It is in a group called biguanides. It helps manage diabetes by reducing how much sugar the liver makes, slowing down the absorption of sugar from the intestines, and making the body respond better to insulin.
Type 2 diabetes is a chronic metabolic disorder which increases blood sugar levels due to insulin resistance and impaired insulin secretion, often linked to lifestyle factors such as obesity, poor diet, and lack of physical activity.
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