Pros & Cons
Metformin Pros and Cons
- Metformin is a relatively inexpensive drug that is well tolerated by most patients.
- Metformin is one of the most commonly prescribed anti-diabetic drugs in the world, and doctors have a good understanding of its benefits and risks.
- You can monitor your blood sugar levels to see if metformin is working.
- The medication can be used during pregnancy.
- Metformin can cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea as side effects. These symptoms usually go away over time. You can reduce these effects by taking metformin with food.
- There is a rare but serious risk of lactic acidosis.
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