Are there any Metformin side effects?
Metformin side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. If side effects from Metformin occur, they usually happen during the first few weeks of therapy. Most side effects are minor and will go away after you’ve taken Metformin for a while. More common Metformin side effects may include abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, gas, headache, indigestion, nausea, vomiting, and weakness. Less common Metformin side effects may include abdominal distention, abnormal stools, altered sense of taste, chest discomfort, chills, constipation, dizziness, flu-like symptoms, flushing, increased sweating, low blood sugar, light-headedness, muscle pain, nail disorders, pounding heartbeat, rash, shortness of breath, and upper respiratory infection. Metformin, unlike other oral antidiabetics, does not usually cause hypoglycemia. However, hypoglycemia remains a possibility, especially in older, weak, and undernourished people and those with kidn
