I am an 80 year old female who takes 1000 units of Metformin (1000 am and 1000 pm) I have developed a very bad cough and nothing helps (not even Virtussin AC syrup). I think it is caused from the Metformin. Thank you for your assistance.
Does Metformin cause severe coughing?
Question posted by klianza on 11 Jan 2016
Last updated on 17 January 2016 by chuck1957
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chuck1957
17 Jan 2016
klianza; Yes cough is listed and I put down others and these are the ones that say you should check with your doctor if any of these are happing so give your doctor a call MONDAY... ((((In addition to its needed effects, some unwanted effects may be caused by metformin. In the event that any of these side effects do occur, they may require medical attention.
You should check with your doctor immediately if any of these side effects occur when taking metformin:
More common
Abdominal or stomach discomfort
cough or hoarseness ************************** HERE YOU GO give doctor a call monday and let the doctor know what is going on. Chuck1957
decreased appetite
diarrhea
fast or shallow breathing
fever or chills
general feeling of discomfort
lower back or side pain
muscle pain or cramping
painful or difficult urination
sleepiness
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- Side effects of Metformin (detailed)
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