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Hi my Sistas with Cyst! Alrighty I went to the Drs. they gave me Metformin, they gave
me 4 things on it, so I will be doing other videos. This one is just on side effects,
they other ones will be on precautions, overdose, miss dosed, storage, alert, warning, uses,
other uses, how to use. So today I'm just going to read side effects okay, here we go.
Side effect: Nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, diarrhea, weakness, or a metallic taste i
the mouth may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell you doctor or pharmacist
promptly. If stomach symptoms that occur after the first days of your treatment may be signs of lactic acidosis. Remember
that your Dr. has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit
to you is greater than the risk of the side effects. Many people using this medication
do not have serious effects. Metformin does not usually cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).
Low blood sugar may occur if this drug is prescribed with other anti-diabetic medications.
Talk with your Dr. or pharmacist about wheter the dos of your other diabetic medication
needs to be lowered. Symptoms of low blood sugar include sudden sweating, shaking, fast
heartbeat, hunger, blurred vision, dizziness, or tingling hands/feet. Tell your Dr. about
the reaction immediately. Low blood sugar is more likely if you drink large amounts
of alcohol, do unusually heavy exercise, or do not consume enough calories from food.
Symptoms of high blood sugar include thirst, increased urinating, confusion, drowsiness,
flushing, rapid breathing, and fruity breath odor. If these symptoms occur, tell your Dr.
immediately. Your Dr. may need to adjust your diabetes medication(s). Stop taking this medication
and tell your Dr. right away if this very serious side effects occurs: lactic acidosis.
A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical itching/swelling
(especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing. this is not a complete
list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed about, contact your
Dr. or Pharmacist. Happy pill taking. It's not stopping, I'm pushing the wrong button,
it is gonna stop ever