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I've been on metformin for a while now and the past few days i've been naseous when i take it why is that ?
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Can be metformin: Metformin can cause nausea, but it's usually when you start or increase dose. Try decreasing the dose for a day or two, and then gradually increase it again a weekly intervals. If you have problems, contact your doctor.
Answered 3/16/2013
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