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What Are The Side Effects Of Metformin?
I just started taking metformin about a week ago. I was having really bad diarrhea for awhile. But today I started getting sharp pains in my stomach and when I went to the bathroom my stools were bloody. Bright red. The toilet paper was bloody when I wiped also. Can metformin cause bloody stools or should I go to the Dr?
Mon, 6 Oct 2014
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query on HCM.
Gastrointestinal side effects mainly diarrhea, nausea, and abdominal pain are common with metformin.
A bloody diarrhea is not mentioned as a side effect of metformin. It may occur if you have been straining much when you pass the stools. However I would advise you to see a doctor preferably a gastroenterologist and exclude any other cause as some of them require urgent attention and care.
You are welcome to ask if you have any other query.
Take Care
Dr. Noble Zachariah
Thanks for posting your query on HCM.
Gastrointestinal side effects mainly diarrhea, nausea, and abdominal pain are common with metformin.
A bloody diarrhea is not mentioned as a side effect of metformin. It may occur if you have been straining much when you pass the stools. However I would advise you to see a doctor preferably a gastroenterologist and exclude any other cause as some of them require urgent attention and care.
You are welcome to ask if you have any other query.
Take Care
Dr. Noble Zachariah
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