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Stopped Taking Metformine After Experiencing Abdominal Discomfort And Nausea. Should I Continue The Medication?
hi doctor ,i am 19 years old.4 years back my doctor find out that i am a pcod patient .but vi didn't took continuous medication. since 6 month back i took Femilon for 3 month course.she told me to stop the course now.and i am also taking metformine-500 (gluconorm).But i temporary stop taking because recently i feel like abdominal discomfort and nausea.why?can i continue metformine?
Wed, 4 Dec 2013
Hi,
Metformin is a diabetes medicine sometimes used for lowering insulin and blood sugar levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). This helps regulate menstrual cycles, start ovulation, and lower the risk of miscarriage in women with PCOS.
The most common side effects of metformin are:
Nausea.
Loss of appetite.
Diarrhea.
Increased abdominal gas.
A metallic taste.
These side effects occur 20% to 30% of the time. Side effects usually decrease over time. The dosage of metformin is usually increased gradually to prevent these possible side effects.
You should not discontinue medicine. Take it regularly as advised by your local treating doctor.
Do consider a positive feedback as a credit to my work Let me know if you have any further questions.
Metformin is a diabetes medicine sometimes used for lowering insulin and blood sugar levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). This helps regulate menstrual cycles, start ovulation, and lower the risk of miscarriage in women with PCOS.
The most common side effects of metformin are:
Nausea.
Loss of appetite.
Diarrhea.
Increased abdominal gas.
A metallic taste.
These side effects occur 20% to 30% of the time. Side effects usually decrease over time. The dosage of metformin is usually increased gradually to prevent these possible side effects.
You should not discontinue medicine. Take it regularly as advised by your local treating doctor.
Do consider a positive feedback as a credit to my work Let me know if you have any further questions.
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