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Muscle pain with metformin? ive only just started taking it 12/5/18. should i allow my body to adjust for a few weeks or stop usage immediately?

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Call doctor: The most serious side effect metformin can cause is lactic acidosis. In fact, metformin has a boxed warning about this risk. Lactic acidosis is a rare but serious problem that can occur due to a buildup of metformin in your body. You need to call your prescribing MD. If the pain is getting worse I would stop medication immediately.

Answered 1/5/2019

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