Metformin Tablets (Metformin Hydrochloride) by Actavis: results, dosages and side effects

Metformin Tablets is an oral drug manufactured by Actavis and containing active substance Metformin Hydrochloride which is antidiabetic drug in the biguanide class. This compound lowers blood glucose (sugar) and is used for treating type 2 diabetes. Metformin does not increase the concentration of insulin in the blood and, therefore, does not cause excessively low blood glucose levels (hypoglycemia) when used alone. bodybuilders and athletes are using this drug for fat loss and for strengthening the muscle cells. Metformin Tablets comes in boxes, each unit containing 100 pills (850 mg/pill).

By increasing insulin sensitivity, Metformin Tablets increase the ability of human body to transport glucose into the muscle cells much better. This drug also inhibits the body's formation of sugar by the liver whereby lowering insulin secretion in the body. It is often added by bodybuilders and athletes in the cutting cycle. It is a good appetite suppressor and it has the capacity to send the input to burn more fats and more carbs. Metformin Tablets also reduces gluconeogenesis, that is sugar formation from amino-acids, thus reducing muscle breakdown during fasting.

The dosage of this product depends on individual needs and human body tolerance. It is important to use carbs in meals while taking this medication. Some bodybuilders use a dosage from 250 to 850 and sometimes 1500 mg and it proved to be effective in losing weight and retained muscle tone.

One of the most common side effects while using Metformin Tablets is stomach upset. Other general side effects are: muscle pain, weakness, slow heart rate, feeling increasingly sleepy, feeling short of breath, cold feeling, stomach pain, light-headedness and fainting. It can also provoke signs of an allergic reaction as hives, chest pain, swelling or breathing problems. Other severe side effects associated with this medication may include: shortness of breath even from mild exertion, flu-like symptoms, and swelling or rapid weight gain.