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I've stopped taking metformin it maked me feel sick.
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Side effects: Let your prescriber know. Metformin can cause digestive side effects.
Answered 8/18/2014
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Unfortunate!: Nausea and diarrhea are not uncommon. Why some get this is not clearly known, but these are the major issues that people stop the drug!
Answered 11/27/2017
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