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Pharmacist warns metformin users about common side effect
Pharmacist advises metformin users to manage toilet-related side effects.
In brief
Pharmacist advises metformin users to manage toilet-related side effects. Pharmacist Raj Patel warns metformin users about common side effects like frequent bathroom trips and advises taking the drug with food to reduce symptoms. Originally reported by LADbible.
Metformin side effects
Pharmacist Raj Patel warns metformin users about common side effects like nausea and diarrhea.
“Metformin can cause nausea, diarrhoea or tummy pain”
Toilet trips during treatment
Metformin can cause frequent bathroom trips, especially when starting treatment or increasing the dose.
“Metformin can have you wanting not to stray far from the loo”
Managing symptoms
Take metformin with food to reduce nausea and plan bathroom stops near food locations.
“Taking each tablet with or just after food can really help”
When to seek help
Contact your doctor if symptoms persist after a week or cause severe tiredness and fast breathing.
“If the problems persist or keep coming back then you should have a word with your doctor”
Severe side effects
Severe side effects include yellowing of eyes, skin, or swelling of lips, mouth, tongue or throat.
“If you display signs of anaphylaxis, such as your lips, mouth, tongue or throat becoming suddenly swollen”
What to remember
Pharmacist Raj Patel warns metformin users about common side effects like frequent bathroom trips and advises taking the drug with food to reduce symptoms.
