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Can Metformin Cause Gastritis?

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Posted on Fri, 16 Dec 2016
Question: I've been on 1000mg metaforman for the last 6 weeks due to mild PCOS. I had my period 4 weeks ago then again 2 weeks later which lasted 7 days. This week I've felt unwell (bad nausea and really tired) However it's the first week in along time that I've actually gone down on the scales!!! Also the last two days my urine has smelled really sweet?? Is this all normal for starting Metaformin?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. B. Radhakrishnan. Nair (15 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
It could be due to gastritis

Detailed Answer:
Hi
GREETINGS
Your periods got regularised after metformin.?
metformin can cause gastritis..you should test your liver function,also to rule out any issues because of metformin.. rarely it can cause some discomfort... discuss with your gynaecologist who prescribed you metformin.
Metformin is routinely used in PCOS to regularise cycles.. rarely it can cause above issues.
Hope my answer helps you
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. B. Radhakrishnan. Nair (22 hours later)
Hi, no my period was regular before, it's only this month I've had my period twice in a month. My husband and I are having trouble conceiving so my doctor is trying me on Metformin to see if that will help me. I've taken a blood test today to see if that comes up with anything. Is it possible to be pregnant even though I had 2 period in the last month?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. B. Radhakrishnan. Nair (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
metformin

Detailed Answer:
Hi
You need to get a scan to find out the reason for bleeding twice.. endometrial thickness has to be checked.. consult your gynaecologist.
Regards
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Can Metformin Cause Gastritis?

Brief Answer: It could be due to gastritis Detailed Answer: Hi GREETINGS Your periods got regularised after metformin.? metformin can cause gastritis..you should test your liver function,also to rule out any issues because of metformin.. rarely it can cause some discomfort... discuss with your gynaecologist who prescribed you metformin. Metformin is routinely used in PCOS to regularise cycles.. rarely it can cause above issues. Hope my answer helps you Regards