Metformin Smelling Fishy? What You Can Do - Diabetes Strong
WEBJul 29, 2024 · Key Points: A distinct, unpleasant fishy odor can prevent some people from taking their prescribed metformin. Although not commonly discussed in the medical literature, experts are aware of the issue and recommend several simple strategies if your metformin smells bad.
Why does Metformin smell like fish? - Drugs.com
WEBMay 10, 2023 · Pharmacists and patients are well aware that metformin may come with a fishy smell when you open the bottle. The smell does not mean the drug is spoiled, it's just due to it's inherent chemical characteristics.
METFORMIN Smell / Body Smell | Diabetes Daily Forums
WEBJun 12, 2022. #1. My metformin smells like dead fish. It is so bad I let it air out before I take any. I take 500mg PO q day. I have also noticed that my body odor has changed. I know ppl take about acetone smells with regards to diabetics but that is not the smell I have. Now I get this strong almost "cat pee" like smell that is very unpleasant.
Metformin: 7 things you should know - Drugs.com
WEBJul 13, 2023 · 1. How it works. Metformin may be used to treat Type 2 diabetes. Metformin increases the ability of cells to uptake glucose by improving their insulin sensitivity. It also works by decreasing the amount of glucose made by the liver and decreasing the absorption of glucose from the intestine.
Your Metformin May Smell Fishy - Diabetes In Control
WEBMar 10, 2010 · Some think it has a fishy smell, while others say that it reminds them of the inside of an inner tube. It’s usually metformin’s immediate-release formulation that has the off-putting smells, according to a Georgia professor who described the phenomenon in the February 16 issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine. See this week’s Item #2.
Stinky Diabetes Drug May Result in Poor Adherence
WEBFeb 16, 2010 · The olfactory side effect -- a "stinky fish" smell -- appears to have been previously unreported in medical literature, and physicians may be prone to confusing the nausea induced by the foul smell...
Metformin (Oral Route) Proper Use - Mayo Clinic
WEBFor oral dosage form (extended-release suspension): Adults—At first, 5 milliliters (mL) once a day taken with the evening meal. Your doctor may increase your dose by 5 mL weekly if needed until your blood sugar is controlled. However, the dose is usually not more than 20 mL per day.
Metformin Oral Tablet: Side Effects, Weight Loss, and More - Healthline
WEBDec 14, 2022 · Learn about side effects, how it's taken, and more of metformin oral tablet. It's a generic prescription drug that's used for type 2 diabetes.
Metformin's Fishy Smell May Account for Drug Discontinuation
WEBFeb 16, 2010 · Metformin's Fishy Smell May Account for Drug Discontinuation. Patients taking generic versions of the diabetes drug metformin may report a "fishy" smell, researchers describe in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
Metformin: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Warnings - Drugs.com
WEBAug 22, 2023 · Metformin is an FDA-approved antidiabetic agent that manages high blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetes patients. It reduces glucose absorption from the intestines, lowers liver glucose production, and improves insulin sensitivity.