Fast Five Quiz: Metformin

Common adverse effects associated with metformin include the following:

• Inadequate vitamin B₁₂

• Headache

• Diarrhea

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Gas

• Abdominal swelling

• Taste impairment

• Weight loss

Infrequent side effects include the following:

• Nail disorder

• Skin rash

• Stuffy and runny nose

• Chills

• Constipation

• Dizziness

• Excessive sweating

• Flu-like symptoms

• Heart throbbing/pounding

• Indigestion

• Intense abdominal pain

• Muscle pain

• Temporary face and neck redness

Rare adverse effects include the following:

• Drowsiness

• Acute respiratory distress syndrome

• Increased blood acidity due to high levels of lactic acid

• Inflammation of the liver with stoppage of bile flow

• Liver damage

• Low blood sugar

• Megaloblastic anemia

Read more about adverse effects associated with metformin.

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Cite this: Mary L. Windle. Fast Five Quiz: Metformin - Medscape - Dec 22, 2020.