Metformin causing anxiety

george895

Member
Messages
19
Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
Insulin
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

Well-Known Member
Messages
477
Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
Tablets (oral)
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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

Newbie
Messages
2
Type of diabetes
Type 2
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

Well-Known Member
Messages
218
Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
Tablets (oral)
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.