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Prescription · metformin

Metformin

Metformin · Metformin ER

Mechanism

Reduces hepatic glucose production and improves insulin sensitivity.

Environmental footprint

GI symptoms (nausea, diarrhea) often resolve. Rare lactic acidosis in kidney impairment. Generally protective cardiovascular profile.

What the evidence shows

First-line Type 2 diabetes treatment with decades of safety data. GI side effects common initially. B12 deficiency with long-term use documented.

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