Alpha Lipoic Acid + Metformin Benefits & Uses

Alpha Lipoic Acid + Metformin is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Diabetes Type 2

Alpha Lipoic Acid + Metformin Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Diabetes Type 2 Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Metformin (500 mg), Alpha Lipoic Acid (200 mg)/Tablet
Geriatric	Disease: Diabetes Type 2 Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Metformin (500 mg), Alpha Lipoic Acid (200 mg)/Tablet

Alpha Lipoic Acid + Metformin Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Alpha Lipoic Acid + Metformin is used -

Severe

Blurred vision

Moderate

Palpitations (fluttering in chest)
Chest Pain

Mild

Altered taste
Diarrhoea
पेट दर्द
Loss of appetite
पेट की गैस
Dyspepsia

Common

Nausea or vomiting
Rash
Stomach Upset
Difficulty urinating

Alpha Lipoic Acid + Metformin Related Warnings

Is the use of Alpha Lipoic Acid + Metformin safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can consume [medicine]. Though Alpha Lipoic Acid + Metformin has mild side effects when taken during pregnany
Is the use of Alpha Lipoic Acid + Metformin safe during breastfeeding?

Alpha Lipoic Acid + Metformin can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Alpha Lipoic Acid + Metformin on the Kidneys?

Using Alpha Lipoic Acid + Metformin does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Alpha Lipoic Acid + Metformin on the Liver?

Using Alpha Lipoic Acid + Metformin does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Alpha Lipoic Acid + Metformin on the Heart?

You can take Alpha Lipoic Acid + Metformin without any fear of damage to the heart.

Severe Interaction of Alpha Lipoic Acid + Metformin with Other Drugs

Alpha Lipoic Acid + Metformin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Diatrizoic Acid

Gatifloxacin

Moderate

Mild

Glipizide

Glibenclamide (Glyburide)

Insulin Aspart

Metformin

Alpha Lipoic Acid + Metformin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Alpha Lipoic Acid + Metformin unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
Anemia
Shock
Heart Failure
Liver Disease
Heart Disease
Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar)
Drug Allergy
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Alpha Lipoic Acid + Metformin

Is this Alpha Lipoic Acid + Metformin habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Alpha Lipoic Acid + Metformin is addictive.

Alpha Lipoic Acid + Metformin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Alpha Lipoic Acid + Metformin

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Alpha Lipoic Acid + Metformin together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Alpha Lipoic Acid + Metformin

Consumption of alcohol and Alpha Lipoic Acid + Metformin together may have severe effects on your health.