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Re: Metformin and GlucophageFrom: April (anonymous@obgyn.net)Sat, 26 Jan 2002 09:52:15 -0600 (CST)
At Mon, 21 Jan 2002, Koolaide wrote: > >Hi Nikki...isn't that interesting. I always thought they were exactly >the same thing. I would maybe talk to your pharmasist about that. I am >not doubting you, but I am a doubting thomas by nature. Just to set >your mind at ease. The pharmasist would probably know more about this >anyway. It is interesting that how the 'drug' is 'glued' together with >different substaince would cause headaches...good to know for future >reference, thanks. Bonnie > >At Mon, 21 Jan 2002, Nikki wrote: >> >>Hi Ladies, just wanted to let you all know >> >>As I recently had headaches whilst taking Glucophage and nothing while >>on Metformin, I thought I would speak to my endocrinologist and she said >>that yes it is the same tablet but they each have a different carrier ie >>chalk or other substance that holds all the meds together, she cant give >>me the make up of each Tablet... but she says that there is a >>difference in that sense so I probably had a reaction to that. >> >>Just thought I would let you all know incase someone else has this >>problem. >> >>Kind regards >> >>-- >>Nikki >> Metformin and Glucophage have the same active ingredient, but there are different "binders" that they use to hold the pill together. I do know this because I have had medical training as to the truth of that.
-- Nightshade
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