What does metformin do exactly?
Metformin works by helping to restore your body's proper response to the insulin you naturally produce. It also decreases the amount of sugar that your liver makes and that your stomach/intestines absorb.
Last updated on 01 Apr 2021
Nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, diarrhea, weakness, or a metallic taste in the mouth may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctort promptly. If stomach symptoms return later (after taking the same dose for several days or weeks), tell your doctor right away.
Healthy blood sugar levels are: from 80â130 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dl) fasting and below 150 mg/dl 2 hours after eating food
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