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Is ice pick headache normal when you're on glucophage (metformin)?
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No: This medicine does not commonly cause people to get headaches. If you are having a headache problem, see your doctor.
Answered 5/19/2016
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No - it is not norml: It is not normal to have this type of headache while taking glucophage (metformin), (metformin) and it may not be a side effect of glucophage (metformin). Some of the treatments for ice pick headaches affect kidney function, it will be good to know where this is before treating them.
Answered 5/19/2016
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