Metformin

About metformin

Who can and cannot take it

How and when to take it

Side effects

Pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility

Taking metformin with other medicines and herbal supplements

Common questions

Related conditions

Chronic kidney disease

Gestational diabetes

Polycystic ovary syndrome

Type 2 diabetes

Useful resources

Diabetes Research and Wellness Foundation: charity

www.drwf.org.uk

Diabetes UK: charity

www.diabetes.org.uk