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Does Metformin Cause Diarrhea And Dehydration When Suffering From Hypothyroidism?

hello I am a 46 y.yo female....low thyroid on armour thyroid 2 tabs one day 1 1/2 the next......dianosed also with niddm and put on 1000 metformin a day... have severe diarrhea ...possible dehydration...so weak I cant hardly get out of bed...dont feel like doing anything....think its metforminside effects your idea?
posted on Sat, 1 Mar 2014
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Hi there,

Thanks for your query.

Metformin causes diarrhea, bloating, abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting in some patients, who are sensitive to this drug.

Consult your doctor and apprise him of my opinion. I am certain that he will agree with me and will prescribe an alternative to Metformin.

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Dr. Rakesh Karanwal
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Does Metformin Cause Diarrhea And Dehydration When Suffering From Hypothyroidism?

Hi there, Thanks for your query. Metformin causes diarrhea, bloating, abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting in some patients, who are sensitive to this drug. Consult your doctor and apprise him of my opinion. I am certain that he will agree with me and will prescribe an alternative to Metformin. If you find my response helpful and informative, do not forget an “excellent” (5-star rating) to my answer, to ENCOURAGE ALL doctors- engaged in social service- to render sound advice to the FREE queries. Take care Dr. Rakesh Karanwal