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What are side effects of Metformin? How do you manage?

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14/02/2024 at 13:16

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Hi Carenity-

I've been taking Metformin for a years now and only recently I've been getting light headed and dizzy. This is a common side effect that I remember being warned about, but I am just now getting it. All these years, I have been relatively side effect-free. I don't want to change my medication, it seems to be working pretty well, but I'm worried the dizziness will get worse. What would you do in my case?

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14/02/2024 at 13:25

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You might be anemic. Get your B12 levels tested. I was low in B12 so I started taking supplements. I was less tired in about a 10 days!


What are side effects of Metformin? How do you manage? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/your-opinion-on-type-2-diabetes-treatments/what-are-side-effects-of-metformin-how-do-you-5260 2024-02-14 13:25:58

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14/02/2024 at 14:12

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Hi @madeleine09

How are you doing today?

Make sure you are taking it easy if you're getting dizzy and light headed! We don't want you to risk injuring yourself more.

I would also report these symptoms to your doctor. They can run some tests and, as @elizabethmary said, it could be a lack of vitamin or low blood count levels.

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Did you experience this side effect? What other side effect should @madeleine09 look out for? Any other advice to share?

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What are side effects of Metformin? How do you manage? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/your-opinion-on-type-2-diabetes-treatments/what-are-side-effects-of-metformin-how-do-you-5260 2024-02-14 14:12:37

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19/02/2024 at 15:51

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Never had a problem with Metformin, either liquid or tablet, only the horrible taste of the liquid version. But indeed as indicated you problem may be elsewhere and perhaps a wider blood test would be worth while. Over dozing can be an issue as it can attack your kidneys, something to be avoided. But as a consultant said to me, studies show taking Meformin extend your life and told me always to continue taking it!

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What are side effects of Metformin? How do you manage? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/your-opinion-on-type-2-diabetes-treatments/what-are-side-effects-of-metformin-how-do-you-5260 2024-02-19 15:51:26

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05/03/2024 at 02:28

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been taking metformin since 2000 been anemic for a while sometimes i can`t give blood because of this i came across an article about metformin not letting your body absorb b12 properly i started taking 65 mg of iron 1 pill twice a day , vitamic c 500mg 1 pill twice aday with my iron total beets 1 cbe twice a day 650mg, vitaamin d3 125mcg daily , i was taking these supplements when i gave blood in feb and my hemaglobin was13.3 beroe it was 12,3 or below 12. when i go to give again i will see if these things are helping my anemia


What are side effects of Metformin? How do you manage? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/your-opinion-on-type-2-diabetes-treatments/what-are-side-effects-of-metformin-how-do-you-5260 2024-03-05 02:28:03

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never had a problem taking metformin


What are side effects of Metformin? How do you manage? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/your-opinion-on-type-2-diabetes-treatments/what-are-side-effects-of-metformin-how-do-you-5260 2024-03-05 02:30:30

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