What are side effects of Metformin? How do you manage?

You might be anemic. Get your B12 levels tested. I was low in B12 so I started taking supplements. I was less tired in about a 10 days!

Hi @madeleine09

How are you doing today?

Make sure you are taking it easy if you're getting dizzy and light headed! We don't want you to risk injuring yourself more.

I would also report these symptoms to your doctor. They can run some tests and, as @elizabethmary said, it could be a lack of vitamin or low blood count levels.

I will tag a few other members to see if they have any similar experiences to share-

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Did you experience this side effect? What other side effect should @madeleine09 look out for? Any other advice to share?

Take care,

Lizzi from the Carenity team

Never had a problem with Metformin, either liquid or tablet, only the horrible taste of the liquid version. But indeed as indicated you problem may be elsewhere and perhaps a wider blood test would be worth while. Over dozing can be an issue as it can attack your kidneys, something to be avoided. But as a consultant said to me, studies show taking Meformin extend your life and told me always to continue taking it!

been taking metformin since 2000 been anemic for a while sometimes i can`t give blood because of this i came across an article about metformin not letting your body absorb b12 properly i started taking 65 mg of iron 1 pill twice a day , vitamic c 500mg 1 pill twice aday with my iron total beets 1 cbe twice a day 650mg, vitaamin d3 125mcg daily , i was taking these supplements when i gave blood in feb and my hemaglobin was13.3 beroe it was 12,3 or below 12. when i go to give again i will see if these things are helping my anemia