Metformin
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metformin-226-4200795
title:
Metformin
text:
Metformin, sold under the brand name Glucophage, among others, is the main first-line medication for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes, particularly in people who are overweight. It is also used in the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome, and is sometimes used as an off-label adjunct to lessen the risk of metabolic syndrome in people who take antipsychotics. It has also been shown to inhibit inflammation, and is not associated with weight gain. Metformin is taken orally. Metformin is generally
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wiki
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encyclopedia
description:
Medication used to treat diabetes
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metformin
date created:
2003-06-27T02:39:25Z
date modified:
2024-09-15T03:25:46Z
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