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Side effects of metformin

2016-07-16 07:53:19
I have pcos from a 3-4years.. Recently my gynecologist prescribed me metformin .. But while on the drugs i am having terrible cystic acne which I have never experienced before. What should I do? I have been searching on internet that maximum people are having this side effects taking metformin.
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Yes it is possible to have this side effect.. u can try ova grace satchets one daily..

Answered2016-07-17 03:10:02

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