Side effects of metformin

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Asked for Female, 25 Years

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 17 yrs exp Delhi · Accepted Answer

Dr. Aaditi Acharya Sharma

Gynecologist 17 yrs exp Delhi

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

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