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Metformin side effects?

Erin

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Hello folks,

For you who take metformin, have you noticed any muscular side effects, or any other side effects?
I know it's hard to distinguish these when taking multiple drugs. Perhaps some have priority over others.
I have never noticed any effects at all from this drug, but recently I have muscle pains in my lower back muscles, which could be any other cause. I am at Stage 3 CKF, and I read that metformin may be bad for the kidneys, and that's why I ask. Thank you for reading.
 
I would urgently discuss this on 111 and with your Doctors. Metfromin is contraindicated with Kidney disease, it was prescribed to me in error and had a decline result (now bounced back).

This "safe" drug really needs accurate prescribing.
 
I would urgently discuss this on 111 and with your Doctors. Metfromin is contraindicated with Kidney disease, it was prescribed to me in error and had a decline result (now bounced back).

This "safe" drug really needs accurate prescribing.

Thank you.
 
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