I am on medication and diabetes type-2 and taking metformin 500 mg. glucophage one in night after dinner?
Posted on Apr 11, 2009 under diabetes medication | 7 Commentsand another 500mg after breakfast.
I am having pain in my chest.
Is it any side effect.
No, chest pain is NOT a side effect of metformin. You definitely need to call your physician to be sure this is not symptomatic of a cardiac event or heart attack. It could also be something simple, like heartburn (if the pain is mid-sternal, mid-chest, burning sensation). However, you do not want to mess with chest pain, and need to diagnose early to avoid complications.
Call 911 if you are having severe crushing chest pain, jaw pain, and/or radiating pain to either arm. Also, call your physician immediately for follow-up.
Best of luck to you.
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April 11th, 2009 at 8:39 pm
Metformin Side Effects
Although most people tolerate metformin well, there are some potential side effects of the medication. Some examples of common metformin side effects include diarrhea, nausea, and gas.
April 12th, 2009 at 1:56 am
No that is not a side effect, call your doctor NOW!
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April 12th, 2009 at 2:31 am
No, that is not a side effect of Metformin!!
call your doctor immediately or the paramedics in the ambulance to take you to hospital. Immediately!!!
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April 12th, 2009 at 3:17 am
Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
feeling short of breath, even with mild exertion;
swelling or rapid weight gain; or
fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms.
Less serious side effects may include:
headache or muscle pain;
weakness; or
mild nausesa, vomiting, diarrhea, gas, stomach pain.
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April 12th, 2009 at 3:49 am
No, chest pain is NOT a side effect of metformin. You definitely need to call your physician to be sure this is not symptomatic of a cardiac event or heart attack. It could also be something simple, like heartburn (if the pain is mid-sternal, mid-chest, burning sensation). However, you do not want to mess with chest pain, and need to diagnose early to avoid complications.
Call 911 if you are having severe crushing chest pain, jaw pain, and/or radiating pain to either arm. Also, call your physician immediately for follow-up.
Best of luck to you.
References :
RN, BSN, MS (nurse with diabetic unit experience)
April 12th, 2009 at 4:19 am
No, call your doctor immediately!
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April 12th, 2009 at 4:42 am
Metformin Side Effects
Although most people tolerate metformin well, there are some potential side effects of the medication. Some examples of common metformin side effects include diarrhea, nausea, and gas. Also, there are some more serious side effects of metformin that you should report immediately to your healthcare provider, such as symptoms of high blood sugar, chest pain, or signs of an allergic reaction.
If you have chest pain, consult a doctor immediately.
References :
http://diabetes.emedtv.com/metformin/metformin-side-effects.html