I just started taking metformin and am now having pains in my legs starting at the knees and down to... the foot. especially the front top of foot and shin. could metformin be causing this pain? its hurts to walk and my legs tire easily.
Metformin - are pains in legs, knees and feet a side effect of metformin?
Question posted by dadrf on 5 May 2011
Last updated on 17 July 2023 by LaurieShay
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LaurieShay
5 May 2011
Hey dadrf,
Yes it is possible that you are having adverse side effects from the metformin and need to speak to the doctor about this as soon as possible. For reference the following is the page for reading about the side effects for metformin:
https://www.drugs.com/sfx/metformin-side-effects.html
Best wishes,
Laurie
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