has anyone had any side effects with metformin?

Question

Like loss of appetite

Answer 1

Metformin is very safe medication , but you should know more about it , and you can find some of the side effects below, They are not usual ;
Know the signs of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) and how to recognize them:
hunger, headache, confusion, irritability;

drowsiness, weakness, dizziness, tremors;

sweating, fast heartbeat;

seizure (convulsions); or

fainting, coma (severe hypoglycemia can be fatal).
Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

feeling short of breath, even with mild exertion;

swelling or rapid weight gain; or

fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms.

Other less serious side effects may be more likely to occur, such as:

headache;

weakness;

mild nausesa, vomiting, diarrhea, gas, stomach pain; or

muscle pain.

Answer 2

Yes! When I first started taking them I was really nausiated, I had a icky taste in my mouth too, its hard to explain, it was almost tinney(metallic). I also had loss of appetite, and diarreha............I know its icky but eventually it goes away, just hang tight

Answer 3

yes and nausea

Answer 4

what is metforimn?