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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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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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