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Hi would being on the medication metformin contribute to leg cramps? if so would vitamin b help the cramping? thank you
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Yes: Metformin can cause leg cramps; vitamin B may not eliminate them yet you should not harm yourself if you try it in the recommended dosages
Answered 6/2/2014
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