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What Causes Severe Cough With Sputum While On Metformin?
I am a type 2 Diabetic. One of the medications I know I take is Metformin. I ve been coughing up a clear white phlegm for a long time during the day about 3 times or more. I ve started to drink water but it doesn t go away but it is diminished some. What do you think is the cause and what should I do?
This is not a known side effect of metformin but may be related to another cause.
The causes of a persistent cough include:(1) post nasal drip - this is the most common reason found and it is treated with antihistamine and decongestants . Some persons are not aware of the drip itself These are over the counter medications. If there is no improvement a nasal spray can be added
(2) reflux - some persons may have a combination of reflux and post nasal drip (3)asthma
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What Causes Severe Cough With Sputum While On Metformin?
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic This is not a known side effect of metformin but may be related to another cause. The causes of a persistent cough include:(1) post nasal drip - this is the most common reason found and it is treated with antihistamine and decongestants . Some persons are not aware of the drip itself These are over the counter medications. If there is no improvement a nasal spray can be added (2) reflux - some persons may have a combination of reflux and post nasal drip (3)asthma I hope this helps