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after effects of metformin ? I’m so I’ll was anyone else the same ?

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I’m just wondering if anyone else struggled when coming of metformin i currently have chest pain and feeling sick and tummy pain all the time and I came off it a week ago

My Doctor said to go back on it but I just can’t it’s really affecting my mental health and my physical health

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Hi Parris I didnt have any symptoms coming off of Metformin and was relieved as it gave me stomach issues and pernicious anaemia , that I still have to have B12 injections for. It also made me put on weight. Its not for everyone but if your symptoms persist I would see your doctor.

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parris960 in reply to Jenny_F

sorry to hear that must have been awful for you :( Thank you I'm feeling much better now and finally don't have any tummy pain.

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