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What Causes Stomach Cramps While On Metformin And Aspirin?
Question: for the last 3 weeks i have had stomach cramps my doctor prescribed , omeprazole 40mg caps, they have not been working. I take on a regular basis this list of drugs: fenofibrate 160 mg, losartan hctz 100/25,metformin 500 twice a day,crestor 10 mg,quinine 260 mg( leg cramps) baby asprine, B-1 100 mg, magnesium 400mg,CoQ10 300mg, D3 2000 iu, i have been taking these drugs for years. Could anyone of these meds be causing my stomach problem? My Email is YYYY@YYYY
Brief Answer:
Metformin and aspirin can
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
Metformin and aspirin are known to cause abdominal pain.
You could try witholding them to see if that would reduce your pain. If the pain remains, it would be better to investigate to detect the cause.
Do get back to me if you have further queries.
Metformin and aspirin can
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
Metformin and aspirin are known to cause abdominal pain.
You could try witholding them to see if that would reduce your pain. If the pain remains, it would be better to investigate to detect the cause.
Do get back to me if you have further queries.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
i stopped taking metformin and baby asprin as you recommended. My stomach aches have subsided. what should i take to replace the metform 500mg twice a day. The coated baby asprin is not as important, but a substitute would be appreciated.
Brief Answer:
Glad to be of help
Detailed Answer:
Extended release form of Metformin Glucophage XR 500 mg is more gut friendly than the ordinary form. Take it after your food. Enteric coated aspirin Aspirin Protect 100mg can be added at a later stage.
If you want your blood sugar and other health parameters monitored on a regular basis, you may subscribe to http://www.drnoblezachariah.com/home/health-monitoring
Take care
Glad to be of help
Detailed Answer:
Extended release form of Metformin Glucophage XR 500 mg is more gut friendly than the ordinary form. Take it after your food. Enteric coated aspirin Aspirin Protect 100mg can be added at a later stage.
If you want your blood sugar and other health parameters monitored on a regular basis, you may subscribe to http://www.drnoblezachariah.com/home/health-monitoring
Take care
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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