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Have PCOS. Chest Pain, Heart Pounding, Trembling, Weakness. Taken Metformin ER. Help?
Today I had breakfast a little late l, but I ate and took my Metformin ER and spironolactone with my meal as I usually do. A couple of hours later I began to feel very weak and my body, mainly above my pelvis , started to tremble. It escalated to the point where I needed to lie down. It didn t subside, It felt like my heart was pounding, but I didn t have any chest pain . I decided to take a nap but I felt the same when I woke up. I got my husband to give me some food and I felt better after eating. What could be the problem? I take the metformin ER 500mg and spironolactone 100mg for PCOS- poly cystic ovarian syndrome.
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Hello,
Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum.
Metformine causes hypoglycemia ( reduces sugar level in body ).
Spironolactone cause diuretics effects i.e. indirectly develops low blood pressure .
Hypo glycemia & lower blood pressure , both produces trembling and dizziness.
The treatment for PCOD ( Poly Cystic Ovarian Disorder or Syndrome) is in right direction.
But consult your doctor about this episode , so that , he will adjust the dosage according to his opinion.
When such type of situation develops drink plenty of sugar added fluid or juice.
Good luck.
Dr. HET
Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum.
Metformine causes hypoglycemia ( reduces sugar level in body ).
Spironolactone cause diuretics effects i.e. indirectly develops low blood pressure .
Hypo glycemia & lower blood pressure , both produces trembling and dizziness.
The treatment for PCOD ( Poly Cystic Ovarian Disorder or Syndrome) is in right direction.
But consult your doctor about this episode , so that , he will adjust the dosage according to his opinion.
When such type of situation develops drink plenty of sugar added fluid or juice.
Good luck.
Dr. HET
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