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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