Common Questions about Metformin

Is Glucophage the same as metformin?

Glucophage is the brand name of the generic drug metformin. They both contain the same active ingredient and are equally safe and effective.

What is the generic name for Glucophage?

The generic name for Glucophage is metformin or metformin hydrochloride.

How much is metformin?

With a BuzzRx discount coupon or savings card, you will end up paying under $9 for 30 tablets of the 500 mg dose of metformin.

Is metformin good for weight loss?

Metformin may help people with diabetes lose weight by decreasing their appetite.

What is the best time to take metformin?

Regular metformin tablets should be taken with or immediately after meals, two to three times a day as prescribed. The extended-release (long-acting) tablets should be taken once a day with the evening meal.

How long does it take for metformin to start working?

Metformin will not immediately lower blood sugar levels. It can take 48 hours for the effects of the medicine to develop. The full effect of the medication occurs in 4-5 days.

Does metformin affect kidneys?

Metformin does not cause kidney damage. However, this medicine is cleared from the body by the kidneys via the urine. If the kidneys are not working properly, it can lead to a build-up of the drug in the body, causing serious complications such as lactic acidosis.

What is the price of metformin without insurance?

Without insurance, metformin can be as high as $107.99, but with a free BuzzRx prescription discount coupon, you could pay as low as $12.18 for 180 tablets of the 500 mg dose. Use the BuzzRx drug price look-up tool to find the lowest discounted price, and be sure to enter the correct dosage, form, and quantity for the most accurate pricing. It never hurts to ask your pharmacist to try BuzzRx when filling or refilling any of your prescriptions—whether you have insurance or not.

What is the price of metformin with insurance?

Ask your pharmacist or insurance provider for your copay price on metformin—copay amounts vary depending on the type of insurance plan you have and if there is a deductible to reach before prescription drug coverage begins.

You could save up to 80% on your prescription medication with a free BuzzRx discount coupon for metformin. When using the BuzzRx lookup tool to find the price of your medication, be sure to enter the correct dosage, form, and quantity to receive the most accurate discounted pricing. It never hurts to ask your pharmacist to try BuzzRx when filling or refilling any of your prescriptions—whether you have insurance or not.