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M58, started glucophage (metformin) 500mg from 4 days. it caused pain in stomach. is it serious side effect or should i ignore it. ?

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Dr. Robert Grindstaff answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

Glucophage (metformin): It is not unusual for glucophage (metformin) to cause gastric upset or diarrhea This usually resolves in from a few days a couple weeks

Answered 8/28/2014

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