Question 1

i'm 10 weeks pregnant. is it ok for me to take tylenol (acetaminophen) pm? what other allergy medicines am i allowed to take with metformin?

Accepted Answer

Do not recommend: I wouldn't recommend pm type with pregnancy, although some obgyn say that it is ok, however Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is safe to take as well as plain Claritin and zyrtec (not the d type).

Question 2

does metformin cause hunger?  that's what i've experienced lately.

Accepted Answer

It should not: What are you taking the medication for? Most time it will cause you to eat less.

Question 3

can metformin cause anxiety?

Accepted Answer

Metformin: Common side-effects include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, cramps, gases, and if there's impairment in liver or kidney functions it can rarely cause lactic acidosis which can present with confusion &amp; lethargy. Please discuss with your physician.

Question 4

can metformin cause headaches?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Metformin can cause headaches but it is not a very common symptom.

Question 5

can metformin cause fatigue?

Accepted Answer

In some people: But it is generally mild and resolves after several days or weeks. If you are taking other diabetes medication as well that has the potential to lower your glucose below normal (which metformin by itself generally doesn't do) it could cause you to be fatigued. Check w/your doctor.

Question 6

why does metformin cause nausea?

Accepted Answer

The Why's...: Interesting question.  In medicine there may not be a valid or comprehensible answer to why things are the way they are. But, they just are and we need to be aware of the pros and cons of any treatment.  Nausea and diarrhea are common with metformin for at least the short term.

Question 7

why does metformin cause diarrhea?

Accepted Answer

Side effect: Diarrhea is a common side effect to metformin that is unrelated to blood sugar control.   I do not think the cause for this side effect is known.  It can start immediately or years after being on the medication.  The diarrhea tends to be dose related, so the higher the dose the more likely for it to occur.  Sometimes it will go away when you go to a lower dose or take an extended release form.

Question 8

can metformin cause high ketone levels?

Accepted Answer

No: High ketones mean poor control - you may need insulin. Talk to your doctor.

Question 9

is it normal for metformin to cause constipation?

Accepted Answer

Metformin -: I have not heard this, usually; it causes diarrhea, excess gas, and stomach pain Although the literature mentions constipation as a side effect

Question 10

would it be unusual or concerning for metformin to cause constipation?

Accepted Answer

Carbs vs fat: Metformin decreases the absorption of carbs from your GI tract so if you eat a lot of simple carbs they will stay in your intestine, hold a bunch of water and cause a lot of diarrhea.  If you are avoiding a lot of simple carbs (which you should) and you eat a diet high in fat (which slows your intestines) you will end up severly constipated.  Increase you fluid and fiber to replace the carbs.

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