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Does Metformin Cause Memory Loss, Anxiety And Lightheadedness?

I have side effects for short term memory loss, confusion, concentration issues, anxiety, lightheaded, acting and talking like I am drinking. I have been taking metformin for over 10 years and these symptoms keep getting worse. I am on disability from work based upon these symptoms. I can t get a diagnosis for a single reason. Could metformin be the reason? Email is YYYY@YYYY
posted on Sun, 27 Dec 2015
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Hello dear Greetings
Regarding your symptoms of short term memory loss confusion concentration lightheadness anxiety dizzy spells following long term use of metformin I am suggesting that you have developed a condition called Hypoglycemia (low sugar) due to overdose of metformin

Metformin is antidiabetic drug used mostly by patient diagnosed with type 2 diabetes to control the blood sugar level and if taken for long duration or overdose will result in the above symptoms

In view of this please do a fasting blood sugar test if it is low take at least two cubes of sugar and visit the Emergency physician for clinical assessment and further drug prescription

I hope this helps Regards
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Does Metformin Cause Memory Loss, Anxiety And Lightheadedness?

Hello dear Greetings Regarding your symptoms of short term memory loss confusion concentration lightheadness anxiety dizzy spells following long term use of metformin I am suggesting that you have developed a condition called Hypoglycemia (low sugar) due to overdose of metformin Metformin is antidiabetic drug used mostly by patient diagnosed with type 2 diabetes to control the blood sugar level and if taken for long duration or overdose will result in the above symptoms In view of this please do a fasting blood sugar test if it is low take at least two cubes of sugar and visit the Emergency physician for clinical assessment and further drug prescription I hope this helps Regards