Metformin 500mg PER TABLET

Metformin 500mg PER TABLET
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List Price: $0.12
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Product Info:

Metformin may be useful in the adjunctive treatment of noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) in cats and treating dogs with type 2 diabetes. Metformin may also be used in horses with equine metabolic syndrome.

For:

Cats, Dogs, Horses

Side Effects:

For the most part if the dosage of metformin is adequately prescribed and monitored there should be no side effects. However, an infrequent but notable complaint regarding the use of metformin is gastrointestinal upset. This can result in significant discomfort for the pet. Lowering the dosage usually corrects the problem.

Cautions:

Symptoms that you should be looking for when monitoring the use of metformin are, rapid shallow breathing, anxiousness, rapid heart rate, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea, and fatigue. Contact your veterinarian if any of these occur.