Metformin Side Effects Hair Loss- 1180 Questions Answered

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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Dr. Aaditi Acharya Sharma Gynecologist | Delhi

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Yes it is possible to have this side effect.. u can try ova grace satchets one daily.. ... Read More

My mother feels nauseous, vomiting, diarrhoea and mettalic taste in mouth after having metformin. Should v stop using it? Any remedy for the side-effects? Also, any alternative medicine for diabetes without side-effects

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Dr. Rakesh Parikh General Physician | Jaipur

Metformin is the best medicine but may cause this side effects in some patients. Can be minimised by taking it after meals or reducing doses. If needed another drug can be added choice of which depend ... Read More

Hello doctor ,I want to know is their any side effects of hair loss tablets bcz I have hair loss problem and I am not getting any benefit

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Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

You may be suffering from androgenic alopecia which is also called as pattern baldness. The hairs start reducing in density at the crown (top) and also the hairline starts receeding from the front. T ... Read More

Hi. I have been taking metformin 500 for a couple of weeks now for weight loss as a pcos patient. And the side effects are getting worse. Headaches and nausea are in very regular occurrence and quite unbearable. Is there any alternative to metformin with not as much side effects as this itself? Or any other medicine specifically for weight concern

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Dr. Rakesh Parikh General Physician | Jaipur

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Metformin is the best drug. Side effect can be minimized by starting with a low dose 500 kg once a day and gradually increasing it, taking it after meals , taking SR preparations. ... Read More

I have started medication for hair treatment from 2nd September 2017. I heard there are side effects for hair loss treatment and read some of the articles in internet also about side effects Can you pls explain whether these side effects are true for everybody or it's exact issues

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Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

you need proper councelling regarding male pattern baldness and its treatment. You can call me or send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice. ... Read More

I was adviced to take metformin 500mg BD, before breakfast and dinner. started last month only. but now I'm having gastritis since last week. what should be the ideal time gap between metformin and food intake to avoid gastritis? should it be taken half hour before food or along with the food or after food??

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Dr. Syed Jawwad Hashmi General Physician | Aurangabad

Take metformin and eat no gap ... Read More

I am 32 years old..and working from Home..recently got to know am diabetics and taking medicines for the past 3 months...very first time PP sugar level 238..1 month back 126 PP.... 2 weeks ago I checked average sugar HBA1C it says 6.4...am taking same medicines below from start till now... Morning Glimestar M1 (metformin + glimepiride) Night Melm

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Dr. Komal Bhandari Totla Diabetologist | Solapur

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My doctor prescribed finasteride 1mg everyday for hair fall as I am suffering from it but I am worried from the side effects of the medicine like impotence etc. I don't know whether to have the medicine. Please advice what I should do. I am just 20 years old

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Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

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If you want councelling regarding the treatment for male pattern baldness, please call me or consult online. I can give you all information about your fears and clear them. ... Read More

Hello, I'm Vijay from Mumbai, I'm looking to loose weight for quite some time but fail to do so. I manage to loose 10kg over the course of 2,3 months but fail to continue with the process once I reach plateau. Recently I came to know about few supplements which can aid with weight loss. Semaglutide (Rybelsus 14mg 10 tablets) Metformin (Amaryln-M 1m

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Dr. Manoj Kumar Gupta General Physician | Greater Noida

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These medicine reduce appetite and give a feeling of satiety. So better is for you to do exercise and avoid high carb and fat diet . Do calorie restriction and burn calories. You have enough time to l ... Read More

I'm having pcos. doctor advised me to take Metformin 500mg BD and Yasmin tablet 1HS but I'm having excessive sleepiness and tiredness. can it be a side effect of metformin? I've my neet pg exam next month, can't afford to sleep that much. if it's coz of metformin? how long will it last after starting medicine? how can i avoid this?

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Dr. Raghav Bhargava Endocrinologist | Delhi

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I am using 1500 mg Metformin everyday, recently started, but, I came to know about dangerous side effects to kidney, should I continue using it? These are my last Kidney Function Test Creatinine 0.97 mg/dL Uric Acid 6.5 mg/dL Sodium 138.2 mEq/L Potassium 4.5 mEq/L

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Dr. Aman Nephrologist/Renal Specialist | Hyderabad

Metformin can be given upto 2g when the kidney function is normal and u can tolerate it,if ur having gi side effects if ur gfr below 30 then it produces it's bad effects which is not the case for you ... Read More

My mother is currently having problem of hair loss . Whenever she comb her hair , she loose lot's of hair, she is worried about this. Kindly give your solution for this.

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Dr. Kavya Manchanda General Physician | Delhi

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What is the right time to take metformin (glimestar m2 forte) 30 min before meal or 30 min after meal . Kindly reply Thank you

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Dr. Pankaj Kumar General Physician | Delhi

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Glimestar M2 Forte contains two medicines, glimepiride and metformin, both used to control blood sugar. It should be taken just before or with your main meal, usually breakfast, if you take it once da ... Read More

Hello sir , basically i am suffering from hair loss approx 2 yrs so, please give me a suggestion what i need to do. Thanku

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Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

I have been having hair loss for some time now and I am not able to understand anything. Please tell me what should I do

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Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

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I am suffering from hair loss and I can see patches where there are few hairs. How do I handle my hair loss and ensure hair regrowth

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Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Having PCOS & insulin resistance. However, I am not pre diabetic or I don't have high blood sugar. Can I start taking metformin for weight loss & pcos? I am already exercising & following a diet but it's not working out. Please help me, please recommend if a non diabetic person can take metformin or not

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Dr. Lavina Batra Gynecologist/Obstetrician | Pune

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Can I take metformin tablets for pcod with non diabetic condition... Is there any side effects after completion of medication for pcod with metformin medicine like any other diabetic issues

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Dr. Preeti Gupta Gynecologist | Mathura

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PCOD is lifestyle problem. First you change your lifestyle. Follow healthy lifestyle. If overweight then try to reduce weight. Morning walk daily. Exercise and yoga. Reduce carbohydrates in diet Avoid ... Read More

My daughter is having hair loss? I need some meds to prevent it?why she's having hair loss and dandruff?

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Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

I am 28M and i am having a lot of hairfall. Probably alopecia genetic. How donI stop it? I was thinking about getting a hair transplant but that would put me on finisteride anyway. I have enough hair right now to keep myself up on fin and maintain it without transplant. But the concern is i have gone through the experience of many people on reddit

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Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Can long hair cause hair loss in the front region of head?? I have hair above my hip so can tht cause hair loss in the front region of head due to pressure

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Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Hello Dr, I have been prescribed biotin 10 for hair loss. The pharmacist gave me tinfal tablets. I see it has biotin as well as follic acid. Does taking follic acid have side effects?

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Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Is 5g of metformin consumed at a time toxic? What can it possibly cause? Can the patient die? If not can there be any long term side effects?

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Dr. Rajbahadur Singh General Physician | Hyderabad

2.5gms is the daily dose... She took double of that... May cause severe side effects ... Read More

I am having heavy hair fall issue also having dandruff issues in winter specially. Please let me know the solution of hair loss

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Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Hello i am having hair loss and found that there is no hair in front most like male pattern balding . pls suggest what shampoo and treatment i should take?

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Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

I have been facing hair loss for the last two months.no visible loss during or comb.pls help in the treatment.

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Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

My age is only 27 years and my hair is falling a lot. What is the reason for this, it is not known. Hair loss is increasing very much.

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Dr. Mahiram Bishnoi Dermatologist | Udaipur

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I was prescribed 1000 mg metformin for my mild pcos for 2 months and the dose got over 9 days back . How long does metformin take to leave the blood ?

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Dr. Pranav General Physician | Bareilly

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Its effective for fir 6 to 12 hrs so mostly within half day it effect is nil ... Read More

Hi My doctor suggested me procapil hair serum(PFA) for hair with exosomes prp treatment. Just want to check side effects like minoxidol. If i stop using it, will it land up in more hair loss? I am a cholestrol patient, how can i control it naturally.

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Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription & guidance. ... Read More

Hi- I have been reading a lot of success stories from people dealing with pcos who started using metformin ( they are not diabetic) which helped with their insulin resistance and supported in weight loss. Is it safe for me to start using metformin? I have pcos and thyroid and have been experiencing weight gain last 3 months though I have been eatin

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Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

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Metformin side effects hair loss

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.

My mother feels nauseous, vomiting, diarrhoea and mettalic taste in mouth after having metformin. Should v stop using it? Any remedy for the side-effects? Also, any alternative medicine for diabetes without side-effects

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Hello doctor ,I want to know is their any side effects of hair loss tablets bcz I have hair loss problem and I am not getting any benefit

I have started medication for hair treatment from 2nd September 2017. I heard there are side effects for hair loss treatment and read some of the articles in internet also about side effects Can you pls explain whether these side effects are true for everybody or it's exact issues

My doctor prescribed finasteride 1mg everyday for hair fall as I am suffering from it but I am worried from the side effects of the medicine like impotence etc. I don't know whether to have the medicine. Please advice what I should do. I am just 20 years old

I am using 1500 mg Metformin everyday, recently started, but, I came to know about dangerous side effects to kidney, should I continue using it? These are my last Kidney Function Test Creatinine 0.97 mg/dL Uric Acid 6.5 mg/dL Sodium 138.2 mEq/L Potassium 4.5 mEq/L

My mother is currently having problem of hair loss . Whenever she comb her hair , she loose lot's of hair, she is worried about this. Kindly give your solution for this.

What is the right time to take metformin (glimestar m2 forte) 30 min before meal or 30 min after meal . Kindly reply Thank you

Hello sir , basically i am suffering from hair loss approx 2 yrs so, please give me a suggestion what i need to do. Thanku

I have been having hair loss for some time now and I am not able to understand anything. Please tell me what should I do

I am suffering from hair loss and I can see patches where there are few hairs. How do I handle my hair loss and ensure hair regrowth

Can I take metformin tablets for pcod with non diabetic condition... Is there any side effects after completion of medication for pcod with metformin medicine like any other diabetic issues

My daughter is having hair loss? I need some meds to prevent it?why she's having hair loss and dandruff?

Can long hair cause hair loss in the front region of head?? I have hair above my hip so can tht cause hair loss in the front region of head due to pressure

Hello Dr, I have been prescribed biotin 10 for hair loss. The pharmacist gave me tinfal tablets. I see it has biotin as well as follic acid. Does taking follic acid have side effects?

Is 5g of metformin consumed at a time toxic? What can it possibly cause? Can the patient die? If not can there be any long term side effects?

I am having heavy hair fall issue also having dandruff issues in winter specially. Please let me know the solution of hair loss

Hello i am having hair loss and found that there is no hair in front most like male pattern balding . pls suggest what shampoo and treatment i should take?

I have been facing hair loss for the last two months.no visible loss during or comb.pls help in the treatment.

My age is only 27 years and my hair is falling a lot. What is the reason for this, it is not known. Hair loss is increasing very much.

I was prescribed 1000 mg metformin for my mild pcos for 2 months and the dose got over 9 days back . How long does metformin take to leave the blood ?

Hi My doctor suggested me procapil hair serum(PFA) for hair with exosomes prp treatment. Just want to check side effects like minoxidol. If i stop using it, will it land up in more hair loss? I am a cholestrol patient, how can i control it naturally.

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