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Severe diarrhoea

2017-01-05 06:03:50
I have been taking metformin prolonged release tabs,500 mg twice daily since two weeks after meals and suffering from diarrhoea for the last 3 days with blood in stool . Its affecting my work . Kindly suggest.
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Diarrhea can be a possible side effect of Metformin but the fact that there is blood in stool suggests you need a more thorough evaluation and treatment.
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Stop metformin (until you're treated for diarrhea and know what was the cause) and consult your doctor for further management.

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Your condition is not caused by metformin. Probably you are suffering from amoebic dysentery which will need medications.

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