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Is There Anyway To Counteract The Nausea Caused By Metformin?

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Question : Is there anyway to counteract the nausea caused by Metformin?
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Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (7 hours later)
Brief Answer:
See advices below.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

To reduce the nausea, side effects of Metformin you should start with a lower dose than increase it gradually.
Take it with meal not with empty stomach because it makes nausea worse.

Take it with protein food like milk can help.
You can take one dosage before bad and you will be sleeping when this effect occur.
You will soon get used to it and this effect will subside with the passing of the time.

Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Is There Anyway To Counteract The Nausea Caused By Metformin?

Brief Answer: See advices below. Detailed Answer: Hello, To reduce the nausea, side effects of Metformin you should start with a lower dose than increase it gradually. Take it with meal not with empty stomach because it makes nausea worse. Take it with protein food like milk can help. You can take one dosage before bad and you will be sleeping when this effect occur. You will soon get used to it and this effect will subside with the passing of the time. Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further.