Side effects of Metformin

[KULATHOOREATHU]

For Type 2 Diabetes Metformin is widely used.One of the side effect is Acidosis.

What are the symptoms of Acidosis.How to find out if any one having this problem?

Please somebody answer this.

Thanks ,

[rvmasalvad Volunteer Star]

Drugs like metformin seek to inhibit the absorption of high-glycemic carbohydrates in the intestinal tract and enhance insulin sensitivity in the body, thereby reducing the need for extra insulin. The major problem with metformin is its effect on the gastrointestinal system, ranging from a mild loss of appetite to nausea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort, cramps, flatulence, and diarrhea. Many patients find these symptoms impossible to cope with and discontinue the medication. Lactic acidosis, a serious condition in which the cells of the body do not get enough oxygen to survive, is a rare but dangerous side effect of metformin. It is caused by a buildup of lactic acid in the blood. Most of the cases have been in people whose kidneys were not working well (an inevitable problem with diabetes).

How to overcome this is a medical advise which can be best answered by your health provider only.

[KULATHOOREATHU in reply to rvmasalvad]

Thanks for your valuable reply

[ramana42 Volunteer]

Please open the link below.Might help.

webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/wha...

[Hmmmmmm]

Adding to others i would like to mention that metformin reduces vitamin b12 level so if ur taking metformin than u have to take vitaminb12 dose of 1500mcg at least 3 tablets per week so that the levels are maintained

B12 ensures good health of all nerves in the body

[Hidden in reply to Hmmmmmm]

I was given slow release metformin. No side effects (that I knw of) thereafter!

Miles

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[panchsheel in reply to Hidden]

as far as my opn to me no effect of metamorphin since 10 yrs

[rusell]

I'm happy to share that I have not had side effects since I started using metamorphine for the last two yrs I take them twice a day after meals.

[anands1952]

I am taking gunasekaran mg twice a day.mf is networking.I have been taking for the past 20 years.

[anands1952]

What is B12 tablet