I started on Metformin & Avandia, had to discontinue Avandia because of water retention. Now I have no energy & muscle weakness, & get short of breath, with the least exercise.
Could these be side effects of the Metformin?
I've read that they are;-{ what's next?
2007-09-05 16:25:46 · 16 answers · asked by Robert S 7 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
Those are symptoms of lactic acidosis which is a rare byproduct of using Metformin and is often associated with consuming alcohol while using the medication. There should be a warning on the Metformin bottle saying not to do that. If you are NOT drinking, and are STILL getting those symptoms, then discontinue the Metformin immediately. If you are drinking and diabetic, then..... wise up.
I've been using Metformin for nearly four years with occasional diarrhea and no other side effects whatsoever. But then, I don't drink.... anymore.
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I would recommend you ask your doctor about Januvia since you are off the Avandia. I really like it and I am feeling much better with it. It is new but it can help with weight loss. How is your blood sugar levels and your diet? They could be affecting it as well. I know when I started taking Metformin (1000mg/twice daily) in February of this year, I was so weak and had been well before taking the medication that I couldn't even stay awake during the day. As the weeks went by I began feel better slowly and even lost some weight. I don't know how long you have been on metformin but I believe it will get better for you. Best wishes.
2007-09-05 16:38:48 · answer #5 · answered by bama_turtle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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