Is metformin (Glucophage , Glumetza , Fortamet , Riomet ) safe to take if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding
- 3 years ago
Is metformin safe to take if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
There are no adequate studies in pregnant women. Most experts agree that insulin is the best treatment for pregnant women with diabetes.
Metformin is excreted into breast milk and can therefore be transferred to the nursing infant. Nursing mothers should not use metformin.
Metformin is available as
Tablets: 500, 850, and 1000 mg
Tablets (extended release): 500, 750, and 1000 mg.
Solution: 100 mg/ ml
Metformin should be stored at room temperature between 20 C to 25 C (68 F to 77 F).
Metormin is available in generic versions of immediate release and extended release formulations.
You need a prescription from your doctor to obtain metformin.
Brand names available for metformin in the US include:
Glucophage
Glucophage XR
Glumetza
Fortamet
Riomet
There are no adequate studies in pregnant women. Most experts agree that insulin is the best treatment for pregnant women with diabetes.
Metformin is excreted into breast milk and can therefore be transferred to the nursing infant. Nursing mothers should not use metformin.
Metformin is available as
Tablets: 500, 850, and 1000 mg
Tablets (extended release): 500, 750, and 1000 mg.
Solution: 100 mg/ ml
Metformin should be stored at room temperature between 20 C to 25 C (68 F to 77 F).
Metormin is available in generic versions of immediate release and extended release formulations.
You need a prescription from your doctor to obtain metformin.
Brand names available for metformin in the US include:
Glucophage
Glucophage XR
Glumetza
Fortamet
Riomet