What are the side effects of metformin 500 mg?
Patient: hi doctor,am 27wks pregnant..am on metformin 500mg thrice daily for past two days..bt yesterday i had 3times loose motion,abdominal pain,nausea too..am very tired today,no bowel movement till this noon,cant do any activities which i used to do previously..please give me valuable solution. Doctor: Hello,Your symptoms seem to be related to side effects of Metformin. Metformin has a very low risk of birth defects and complications for your baby, making this drug safe to take before and during pregnancy. Metformin is also safe to take while breastfeeding. The symptoms will probably go away as the body get used to the treatment. If the symptoms continue, you may consult your doctor for insulin therapy.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.  Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician