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Im currently on 500mg of metformin daily. been taking it 3 days with little side effects. today ive been very shaky despite eating. what can i do?

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Metformin : Sounds like low blood sugar, which usually does not occur with metformin. Check your finger stick levels of sugar, and call your doctor.

Answered 4/17/2019

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