Fortamet: Oral tablet, extended release (1000mg)

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Fortamet 1000mg ER Tab
Shionogi USA, Inc.

Pill Identification: LOGO 575

What is this Medicine?

METFORMIN (met FOR min) is used to treat type 2 diabetes. It helps to control blood sugar. Treatment is combined with diet and exercise. This medicine can be used alone or with other medicines for diabetes.

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*Brand contains same active ingredient but may not represent FDA-approved generic equivalent

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Fortamet 1000mg Extended-Release Tablet

NDC: 596300575

Prescription Required
Not a Controlled Drug
(CSA Schedule)
FDA Approved

FDA approved for the following conditions:
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Sometimes used for but not FDA approved for the following conditions:
Precocious Puberty, Prolongation Of Pubertal Growth

Storage Information
Protect from light
Avoid excessive humidity
Store at 77 degrees F; excursions permitted to 59-86 degrees F
Avoid excessive heat (above 104 degrees F)

Fortamet 1000mg Extended-Release Tablet

Shionogi USA, Inc.

Pill Identification: LOGO 575

Shape: round

Color: white

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Reported Side Effects for Fortamet 1000mg Extended-Release Tablet

Megaloblastic Anemia Incidence: <1.0%* Severity: SEVERE
Onset: DELAYED

Electrolyte Imbalance Incidence: <0.1%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED

Electrolyte Imbalance Incidence: <0.1%* Severity: SEVERE
Onset: DELAYED

Rapid Heart Rate Incidence: 1.0-5.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: EARLY

Metallic Taste Incidence: 1.0-5.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Feeling Sick Incidence: 1.0-5.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Flushing Incidence: 1.0-5.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: RAPID

Metallic Taste Incidence: 1.0-5.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Lightheadedness Incidence: 1.0-5.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Chills Incidence: 1.0-5.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: RAPID

Chest Pain Incidence: 1.0-5.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: EARLY

Skin Rash Incidence: 1.0-5.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Infection Incidence: 1.0-5.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED

Stomach Pain Incidence: 1.0-6.4%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Muscle Pain Incidence: 1.0-5.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Low Blood Sugar Incidence: 1.0-5.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: EARLY

Excessive Sweating Incidence: 1.0-5.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED

Gas Incidence: 1.0-12.1%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Upset Stomach Incidence: 1.0-7.1%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Decreased Appetite Incidence: 1.0-5.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED

Upset Stomach Incidence: 6.5-25.5%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Vomiting Incidence: 6.5-25.5%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Lack Of Vitamin B12 Incidence: 7.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED

Loose Stools Incidence: 9.6-53.2%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Weight Loss Incidence: >10.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED

*This is an approximate aggregated range of reported side effects from clinical studies performed on this drug. Your experience with this drug may be different.

Daily Life Interactions for Fortamet 1000mg Extended-Release Tablet

Elements of your daily lifestyle may have an effect on the medications you are taking. Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects, reduce the effectiveness of your medicine or possibly increase the action of a particular medicine.

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Moderate Lifestyle Interaction

Alcohol and Fortamet 1000mg Extended-Release Tablet(Metformin Hydrochloride)

Alcohol and Metformin Hydrochloride(Metformin Hydrochloride)

Alcohol may interfere with the actions of Antidiabetic agents (Insulin or other drugs used to treat Diabetes). Alcoholic beverages can increase the risk of low blood sugar, or can cause increased blood sugar due to the calories in these beverages. Limit alcohol containing medicines and beverages if you are on Antidiabetic Agents. You should also learn how to recognize the signs of low blood sugar.

Minor Lifestyle Interaction

Tobacco and Fortamet 1000mg Extended-Release Tablet(Metformin Hydrochloride)

Tobacco and Metformin Hydrochloride(Metformin Hydrochloride)

If you use tobacco or are trying to quit tobacco use, you may need to monitor your blood sugar more frequently. Nicotine, a component of tobacco, can increase the blood sugar. Also, if you are trying to quit smoking, as your body adjusts to not smoking, your blood sugar levels may change; the actions of Antidiabetic Agents (medicines used to treat diabetes) may be increased and this could lead to low blood sugar. Know the symptoms of low or high blood sugar and report them if they occur. Monitor your blood sugar regularly.

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Pregnancy & Lactation Information

FIRST Trimester

Class B - Animal studies have revealed no evidence of harm to the fetus, however, there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. OR Animal studies have shown an adverse effect, but adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in any trimester.

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THIRD Trimester

Lactation

Caution - Not enough information is available to rule out harm to infants when this drug is taken by nursing mothers.

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