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What Causes Upset Stomach And Diarrhea After Taking Metformin?
My wife is a diabetic she is taking metformin. To me she is not what she suppose to be. She is weak, tried, upset stomach, & has diarrhea. Is there another medication that she can take that would make her feel better? Thank you. My e-mail is YYYY@YYYY
Thu, 6 Apr 2017
Hi,
Thanks for your question.
Definitely there are many alternative medication for metformin.
If any drug causes severe side effect/ significant reaction immediately it should be stop.
You wife suffering for this metformin.
Please check her blood sugar level, and consult with an diabetologist for alternate medication.
Wish for her a good health.
Thanks for your question.
Definitely there are many alternative medication for metformin.
If any drug causes severe side effect/ significant reaction immediately it should be stop.
You wife suffering for this metformin.
Please check her blood sugar level, and consult with an diabetologist for alternate medication.
Wish for her a good health.
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