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Started metformin

2020-08-10 15:04:48
Sir.i have started metformin 500 sr since last 7 days. But from that i am suffering from heavy head. Muscle pain.headache
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Metformin is known to cause gastric disturbances. And B12 deficiency Other symptoms may not be related to metformin but you can stop metformin precautionary and take alternative medicine as per Diabetologist.
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