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Can Metformin Cause Increased Fatigue And Lack Of Interest In An Elderly Female?
My mother is 88 years old and takes metformin. she recently had a norovirus. She is now feeling tired with increased interest in life. She is eating and drinking very little since the norovirus. she has had high blood pressure and has been on meds for many years. She also has had renal failure associated with anti-viral medications. Would the increased fatigue and lack of interest in activites be related to taking metformin while eating and drinking little?
Thu, 25 Sep 2014
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Welcome to Healthcaremagic.com Hello, the fatigue is due to 1. Fluctuation in the sugar and BP level 2.Dehydration 3.Post viral fatigue Kindly consult your physician to check and regulate her BP and sugar medication you can help her by making the food more appealing ,frequent small meals or drinks,encoragive talk will help her recap faster
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Can Metformin Cause Increased Fatigue And Lack Of Interest In An Elderly Female?
Welcome to Healthcaremagic.com Hello, the fatigue is due to 1. Fluctuation in the sugar and BP level 2.Dehydration 3.Post viral fatigue Kindly consult your physician to check and regulate her BP and sugar medication you can help her by making the food more appealing ,frequent small meals or drinks,encoragive talk will help her recap faster