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Suggest Treatment For Nausea, Vomiting, Back Pain And Exhaustion

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Posted on Mon, 9 Nov 2015
Question: I have been very Nauseas, with a little vomiting. My stomach is making strange noises and I have been exhausted. I recently started taking metaformin. I have back pain also. Is this a side effect?
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Answered by Dr. Bonnie Berger-Durnbaugh (32 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Back ache is a more common side effect, nausea is less common.

Detailed Answer:
I am sorry you are not feeling very well. If all of your symptoms came on in relation to starting metformin, I think it is fair to say that they are side effects of the medicine for you.

Back ache and muscle aches are listed with common side effects for metformin. Also a feeling of being unwell and stomach discomfort.

Nausea is a less frequent side effect. But just because it is less frequent doesn't mean it isn't a side effect you are experiencing.

I would advise you let the prescribing doctor know about your symptoms. He or she may want you to stop the metformin.
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Suggest Treatment For Nausea, Vomiting, Back Pain And Exhaustion

Brief Answer: Back ache is a more common side effect, nausea is less common. Detailed Answer: I am sorry you are not feeling very well. If all of your symptoms came on in relation to starting metformin, I think it is fair to say that they are side effects of the medicine for you. Back ache and muscle aches are listed with common side effects for metformin. Also a feeling of being unwell and stomach discomfort. Nausea is a less frequent side effect. But just because it is less frequent doesn't mean it isn't a side effect you are experiencing. I would advise you let the prescribing doctor know about your symptoms. He or she may want you to stop the metformin.