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25 years
My doctor prescribed me glucophage for at least a year because I had problems with my period and weight.is it normal?
Apr 22, 2014
Glucophage does have an FDA indication for polycystic ovary syndrome, and diabetes type II, but not for weight loss.
However it is used for the latter off label in the Lebanon
However it is used for the latter off label in the Lebanon
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