Glycomet 850 mg Tablet SR

Glycomet 850 mg Tablet SR is an extended-release metformin tablet used to help control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Each tablet contains 850 mg of metformin hydrochloride, a biguanide antidiabetic medicine. It is used along with diet, exercise, and sometimes other diabetes medicines to improve glucose control. Glycomet 850 mg Tablet SR is not for treating type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis.

How it works: Metformin helps lower blood sugar by reducing the amount of sugar your liver makes and by helping your body use insulin better. In this tablet form, the sustained-release design lets the 850 mg dose come out slowly over time.

Glycomet 850 mg Tablet SR is a higher-strength sustained-release option, so it may be chosen for people who already need more than a low-dose tablet and can tolerate metformin well. The SR form releases metformin gradually, which may help reduce stomach upset and fit once-daily or other doctor-directed dosing plans better than immediate-release tablets. Your prescriber may choose Glycomet 850 mg Tablet SR when they want a stronger tablet without having you take several smaller tablets.

• Type 2 diabetes blood sugar control
• Improving fasting and after-meal glucose levels
• Used with diet and exercise
• May be combined with other diabetes medicines as prescribed

• Swallow Glycomet 850 mg Tablet SR whole with water; do not crush, split, or chew it.
• Take it with food unless your doctor gives different instructions, to help reduce stomach upset.
• Take it at the same time each day to keep blood sugar control steady.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.
• Do not change from the SR tablet to a different metformin form unless your clinician tells you to.
• Follow the meal plan, activity plan, and blood sugar checks your doctor recommends while using this tablet.

Each Glycomet 850 mg Tablet SR provides 850 mg of metformin in one extended-release tablet. Because this is a relatively strong tablet, it may be taken once daily or in divided doses depending on the prescription, and the doctor decides the exact schedule. The maximum daily dose depends on the patient and the prescribed metformin regimen, so do not increase the number of tablets on your own.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Metformin may include:

• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Stomach pain or cramps
• Loss of appetite
• Metallic taste
• Gas or bloating

• Glycomet 850 mg Tablet SR is a higher-strength tablet, so take it only as prescribed by a doctor who has assessed your blood sugar needs.
• Do not use it if you have severe kidney disease unless your prescriber specifically says it is safe.
• Avoid heavy alcohol use because it can raise the risk of lactic acidosis.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, heart failure, or are very dehydrated.
• Let your clinician know if you are having surgery, contrast dye imaging, or a serious infection, since metformin may need to be held.
• Do not crush or split the SR tablet, because that can change how the 850 mg dose is released.
• Use caution when driving or operating machinery if your blood sugar may go too low because of other diabetes medicines taken with it.

• Alcohol
• Iodinated contrast dye used for some scans
• Insulin and sulfonylureas, which can increase the risk of low blood sugar when combined
• Certain diuretics or blood pressure medicines that may affect kidney function or hydration
• Cimetidine and some other medicines that can raise metformin levels

Store Glycomet 850 mg Tablet SR in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture and heat, and keep it out of reach of children.