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Taking Medication For High Blood Pressure, Sore Muscles, Lower Back Pain. Side Effects?
I have been on high blood pressure medication for several years and for the past year have been taking metforman for diabetes. Have been experiencing sore muscles in my right leg from the abdominal area down to my knee. Also have lower back pain on my right side that goes to my hip. Does this go along with the metforman or should I be talking to my regular Doctor?
Tue, 1 Oct 2013
Hello,
Metformin is known to cause muscle tenderness, tiredness, weakness and lactic acidosis. You may be experiencing the side effect of the drug. You need to consult your doctor and have regular visits to address issues like this.
Metformin is known to cause muscle tenderness, tiredness, weakness and lactic acidosis. You may be experiencing the side effect of the drug. You need to consult your doctor and have regular visits to address issues like this.
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