metformin side effects
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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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