Taking medicines come without no side effects, may it be good or bad. Sometimes, some people are noted to only have minor side effects that are rarely evident. So this is why it is very important that before taking any medicine to contact first you physician and discuss this with them. In the case of Metformin, the side effects are usually minimal and can be tolerated. Most of the time, once the side effects occur they are usually minor and can be easily treated or cured by you or by the doctor.
Both Metformin and Metformin ER were critically studied for its side effects. From the studies conducted, the side effects of Metformin is well documented and the most usual effects experienced are as follows:
Diarrhea – occurs up to 53.2 percent of people
Nausea or vomiting – experience by 25.5 percent of people
Gas – occurs to 12.1 percent of people
Weakness – occurs in 9.2 percent of people
Indigestion – occurs in 7.1 percent of people
Abdominal Discomfort – occurs in 6.4 percent of people
Headache – experienced by 5.7 percent of people
Most of the time, people experience minimal side effects when taking Metformin ER. Diarrhea which is experienced by 9.6 percent of people and vomiting and nausea which is experienced by 6.5 percent of people are some of the common side effects of Metformin ER.
Several side effects may occur from taking metformin and it is always advisable to discuss this with your physician. Below are some of them:
- Occurrence of lactic acidosis which include weak and tired feeling, trouble in breathing, colds, muscle and stomach pain, feeling of light-headedness or dizziness and slow irregular heartbeat.
- Increase in appetite, frequent thirst and urination, shortness of breath, blurred vision, vomiting, fatigue or nausea.
- Signs of low blood sugar, which include sweating, shakiness, dizziness, cold sweats, hunger, sudden change in behaviour such as irritability, difficulty in speaking, loss of coordination, seizures and confusion.
- Chest Pain
- Allergic reactions such as itching, unexplainable rashes on the skin, wheezing, trouble in breathing and sudden swelling and hives.
Below are other probable side effects of Metformin. This usually occurs from 1 to 5 percent of people taking the medicine. But then it is not easy to conclude of these are actually caused by Metformin or not and sometimes they are not restricted to theses given side effects alone.
Taste changes
Abnormal stools
Pain the muscle
Light-headedness or dizziness
Difficulty in breathing
Nail problems
Increased in sweating
Flu like symptom like fever muscle pain, weakness and chills
Flushing
Feelings of a forcefully or quick besting heart
These are just some of the side effects of taking Metformin. You can consult your doctor if you experience some of these side effects.