metformin side effects

Metformin

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• Metformin has been used for diabetes as the first line of therapy for nearly 50 years now

• Metformin 500 mg is the most popular dose of metformin

• If this alone does not work to control your blood sugar, your doctor may use a “combination” drug that has Metformin 500 mg along with another class of anti-diabetic medication in the same pill

• If you are unable to tolerate the dose of Metformin 500mg, your doctor may move you to a lower dose to begin with and then slowly increase the dose

What is Metformin

Popular Brands • Glucophage• Metformin Hydrochloride ER • Glumetza• Riomet • Fortamet • Glucophage XR • Diamin• Formin• Met-500• Bigomet

• Fatigue• Feeling tired •  Reduced Appetite• Cough or Hoarseness of

Voice•  Tingling or Numbness in

Palms and Feet

Possible Side Effects - 1

• Stomach or Abdominal Discomfort• Diarrhoea

Possible Side Effects - 2

• Pain in the Lower Back or in the Flanks (sides)• Muscle Pain or Cramping• Macrocytic Anaemia (red blood cells get too

large in size)

Possible Side Effects - 3

•  Hair Loss•  Shallow Breathing•  Painful or Difficult

Urination•  Blurred Vision•  Weight Gain•  Anxiety

Possible Side Effects - 4

• Lactic Acidosis• Fast or Shallow

Breathing• A Feeling of General

Discomfort • Muscle Pains• Decreased Appetite • Loose Stools and • Stomach Discomfort

Rare Symptoms

• PCOS is caused due to Genetic and Environmental factors

• Majority of health complications of PCOS are due to high levels of insulin in the blood

• Studies show that metformin helps reduce insulin levels

• Intake of metformin has a positive effect in women who suffer from PCOS

Metformin and PCOS Connection

• Women suffering from PCOS have high levels of insulin

• They are prescribed metformin to help reduce insulin; this often leads to weight loss as a nice side effect.

• There’s no guarantee weight loss will happen; the real fix involves diet, exercise and lifestyle changes

Does Metformin help women with PCOS lose weight?

SIDE EFFECTS OF METFORMIN COMING FROM ITS DEPLETION

OF NUTRIENTS

Metformin causes depletion of vital vitamins like:

•Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)•Vitamin B12 and •CoQ10 (Coenzyme Q10) Due to depletion of these nutrients one may feel tiredness weakness and even anaemia

Fatigue

Depletion of Vitamin B12 by Metformin causes tingling and numbness in arms and feet.

Diabetic Neuropathy

Memory IssuesVitamin B12 depletion leads to memory and cognition issues, especially in elderly diabetics. It causes: • Confusion• Memory loss• Moodiness• Dizziness• Dementia• Delusions and • Hallucinations

Skin Issues

• Vitamin B9 (Folic acid) depletion could cause hair loss

• Vitamin B12 loss could cause your skin to bruise easily

Digestive IssuesDepletion of CoQ10 could cause: • Gum Problems

Depletion of Vitamin B12 & B9 could cause:• Nausea• Diarrhoea• Loss of Appetite

Depletion of C0Q10 causes:•Unexplained pain in the legs (especially calf muscles)•High Blood Pressure•Angina (discomfort in chest)•Irregular Heart Beat•Swelling of Feet•Bloated Belly•Laboured Breathing•Congestive heart Failure and Stoke

Muscle Pains and Cardiac Issues

To Get Relief From These Side Effects Try These

Supplements

Recommended Dosage: 200-1000 mcg (preferably sublingual or taken-orally-under-the-tongue form)

Vitamin B12

Recommended Dosage: 400-800 mcg

Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)

Doses are per day (unless stated otherwise), based on what seems to work in studies. Please consult your medical doctor for what supplement and dose may suit you best. For more details please visit our new resource on Metformin Side Effects

CoQ10

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