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Ive had constant headaches for a yr at least, ive been on metformin, lately my last perscription said to take 1 instead of 4 a day, i noticed when i do that my headaches arent as bad, is it possible thats causing it, nothing shows on mri's, so is it?
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There are a multitude of side effects and adverse reactions that occur with metformin, some serious. It causes headaches in 6% of patients but that's just one of the lesser problems. Its complications become more concerning with age or if you have kidney impairment. Ask your doctor why the change (four 250 mg pills = one 1000 mg pill) and about alternatives to controlling your blood sugars.
Answered 9/26/2021
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