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Can metformin cause headaches?

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Dr. Antoanella Calame answered

Specializes in Pathology

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

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 6/20/2016

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Ive had constant headaches for a yr at least, ive been on metformin, lately my last perscription said to take 1 instead of 4 a day, i noticed when i do that my headaches arent as bad, is it possible thats causing it, nothing shows on mri's, so is it?

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I just switched from metformin to onglyza (saxagliptin) and now have persistent headaches. Is this a common side effect? If and when will it subside?

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I have pcos and i take metformin tab 800mg daily. I complain of headache due to lowering my blood suger. Is metformin bad? And i want to lose weight.

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I'm 38 year old female. High bmi. I have severe breast pain mid cycle. Lower back pain, headaches. Meds. Glucophage (metformin).

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I've had a sever headache over a week ibuprofen/aleve are not helping. I take invega latuda lamitical viibryd (vilazodone hydrochloride) atenolol metformin could b interaction?

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