Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Nausea, Fatigue, Bloating, Diarrhea. History Of PCOs. Increased Metformin Dosage. Remedy For Side Effects?
I recently had my Metformin increased from 500 mg/once daily to twice daily. I'm light-headed, nauseous, dizzy, very tired, bloated, have abdominal cramping and diarrhea. I don't have diabetes, but I do have PCOS which makes me prone to metabolic syndrome. I've been on Metformin for many years once daily. Do these side effects go away with time? and how long?
posted on
Sun, 2 Jun 2013
Medically reviewed by
Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Sun, 2 Jun 2013
Answered on
Mon, 3 Jun 2013
Last reviewed on
Metformin is known to cause abdominal pain and cramps,bloating,diarrhea,fatigue muscle pain,nausea and vomiting, and other GI symptoms.It would be best to take the drug with meals to avoid these symptoms.Unfortunately these symptoms may persist if the drug is continued,serious side effects are usually rare with metformin.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Metabolic syndrome
Loading Online Doctors....