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Can metformin cause lower back and front side pain. i have only had it since i started it. ?
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NO: Metformin lowers blood sugar with its major side effect being gastrointestinal. Your symptoms are coincidental and sound like they may be due to a spine problem eg: Disc prolapse Hope this helps! Dr Z
Answered 6/29/2016
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Not particularly: Lower back pain and front side pain is not a common side effect of metformin. However, I would suggest contacting your health care provider because the symptoms have continued to rule out other causes.
Answered 12/15/2015
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