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Does Metformin Cause Weight Loss, Joint Ache And Fatigue?

Hi, I am a 68 year old female, retired since December 2016. I have been taking Metformin for Type II Diabetes for Approx. 10 years, doctor prescribed. Two pill am and two pills pm. Over a period of 6 months, I have lost 55 pounds, aches and pains in joints, feeling tired, loss of balance, pain in right groin and lower back. Could it be the metformin A1C 7.1 to 7.5.
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Hello,
Welcome to Healthcare Magic,
I understand your concern. Reading carefully I understood that you lost 55 pound s for around 6 months. Normally Metformin does not cause weight loss in this numbers. It can help in losing weight because it lower appetite, and it is long term effect. So I don't believe that your weight loss came from Metformin. Also joint ache are not Metformin side effects. If you permit, I will suggest you to have a visit in your family doctor and make some analysis looking carefully for something else.
I wish my answer was helpful to you!
Best Regards
Dr Eniola
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Does Metformin Cause Weight Loss, Joint Ache And Fatigue?

Hello, Welcome to Healthcare Magic, I understand your concern. Reading carefully I understood that you lost 55 pound s for around 6 months. Normally Metformin does not cause weight loss in this numbers. It can help in losing weight because it lower appetite, and it is long term effect. So I don t believe that your weight loss came from Metformin. Also joint ache are not Metformin side effects. If you permit, I will suggest you to have a visit in your family doctor and make some analysis looking carefully for something else. I wish my answer was helpful to you! Best Regards Dr Eniola