I have very little use of my legs due to pain in my hips and neuropathy in my feet. I heard that muscle pain is a side effect?
What are the side effects of Janumet?
Question posted by SharonHougham on 20 Nov 2022
Last updated on 20 November 2022
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masso
21 Nov 2022
From Drugs.com:
Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
More common
Bloated or feeling of fullness
excess air or gas in the stomach or intestines
indigestion
lack or loss of strength
muscle aches
passing gas
sore throat
stuffy or runny nose
vomiting
Some people develop lactic acidosis while taking metformin. Early symptoms may get worse over time and this condition can be fatal. Stop taking this medicine and get emergency medical help if you have even mild symptoms such as:
unusual muscle pain;
feeling cold;
trouble breathing;
feeling dizzy, light-headed, tired, or very weak;
stomach pain, nausea with vomiting; or
slow or irregular heartbeat.
masso
21 Nov 2022
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