Metformin causing anxiety

[george895]

I recently went back on Metformin only to have to come back of it again a couple of weeks later after having very bad anxiety attacks. Has anybody else suffered anxiety attacks?

 

[Sirmione]

I have never heard of it but...... from your profile I see you carrying other health issues I think sometimes the stress and worry just builds up.

 

[Fairy_Nuff]

Yes, I've suffered from serious anxiety when on 2000mg of Metformin. The dose was halved due to it causing stomach issues, and my anxiety disappeared too. It took me a few weeks to spot the link.

 

[Jay-Marc]

It is a documented potential side effect of Metformin as are other mood swinging effects - much rarer than the well-known gastric issues but possible nonetheless.