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Could Loss Of Weight, Constipation And Bloating Be Due To Metformin?

Someone in my family has been taking Metformin for polyscystic fibroids on her ovaries. In three months, she has dropped a huge amount of weight to the point of looking anorexic! She is having lots of issues with constipation, bloating and headaches. She is also taking pain meds for her back surgery of last year. She is only 26 years old. I am very worried about her because once prescribed the Metformin, her doctor has NOT checked her blood sugar levels once! Should she leave off the once a day Metformin and see what happens?
Thu, 7 May 2020
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Hi.
I've gone through your query. I can understand your anxiety.

Metformin intake can result in side effects like
- low blood sugar
- abdominal distention, pain, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, flatulence, diarrhea, constipation
- physical weakness
- muscle pain
- upper respiratory tract infection

Also it causes loss of weight by decreasing the appetite. In this scenario, symptoms might've resulted from Metformin intake.
I suggest you to do periodic check up of blood sugar & also to review your doctor

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care.

Regards,
Dr. Yogapriya V, General and family physician.
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Could Loss Of Weight, Constipation And Bloating Be Due To Metformin?

Hi. I ve gone through your query. I can understand your anxiety. Metformin intake can result in side effects like - low blood sugar - abdominal distention, pain, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, flatulence, diarrhea, constipation - physical weakness - muscle pain - upper respiratory tract infection Also it causes loss of weight by decreasing the appetite. In this scenario, symptoms might ve resulted from Metformin intake. I suggest you to do periodic check up of blood sugar & also to review your doctor Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care. Regards, Dr. Yogapriya V, General and family physician.