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Flu like symptoms. Metformin side effect?

Discussion in 'Type 2 Diabetes' started by catmazdo, May 31, 2015.

  1. catmazdo

    catmazdo Other · Active Member

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    Hi all,

    I'm on my 4th day taking metformin. Yesterday and today I have felt dreadful with flu like symptoms.

    Has anyone else experienced this? I've googled to see if I can find any advice and there's conflicting stories. Some say that I should contact the doctor immediately. Some sites don't mention it at all.

    Can anyone help?!

    **worried**
     
    #1 catmazdo, May 31, 2015 at 10:39 AM
  2. JAY1JAY1

    JAY1JAY1 Type 2 · Well-Known Member

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    I would say contact your GP if your worried , I felt a bit down when I first started metformin and it only lasted a day or two ,but that was me check with the doc see what he has to say good luck JJ
     
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    #2 JAY1JAY1, May 31, 2015 at 10:51 AM
  3. catmazdo

    catmazdo Other · Active Member

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    Thanks JJ,

    It may just be pure coincidence and hopefully it will pass. I also feel down, very tearful in fact. But those are the only two side effects I seem to have. Luckily no gastro problems.
     
    #3 catmazdo, May 31, 2015 at 10:55 AM
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    JAY1JAY1 Type 2 · Well-Known Member

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    Apart from a lot of wind neither have I , :facepalm: try not to worry to much but speak to the doc just to check . Hope you feel well soon JJ
     
    #4 JAY1JAY1, May 31, 2015 at 11:16 AM
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