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A member asked:

Started metformin for pcos.feel like i'm having pregnancy symptoms. could it be the side affects? one breast sore,nausea,headache, tierd,

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Possibly: Metformin commonly causes nausea and diarrhea. In some people it may cause headache and fatigue. Breast tenderness would be unusual as a side effect. Please check a pregnancy test if there is any chance of pregnancy.

Dr Katz agreed

Answered 8/10/2015

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