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What Causes Sore Throat When On Metformin?

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Posted on Wed, 30 Apr 2014
Question: I have been taking Metformin, spironolactone for almost 2 months and I have had a cough sore throat and keep losing my voice almost every night could this be a side effect that I need to be worried bought.
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Answered by Dr. Vidya KR (2 hours later)
Brief Answer: Yes, spiranolactone do causes cough Detailed Answer: Hi ,thanks for using HCM. I went through your query and understood your concerns. Yes, spiranolactone do causes cough and change in voice in few patients taking this medication. Good that you realised cough started after started using this medication. If a patient comes to me with these symptoms, first I would like to detailed history and examination. As cough started after using medication, I advice them for change of medication. Change in medication do help in relieving your symptom. metformine is not know to cause cough and change in voice. Your doctor can provide you a alternative prescription . Hope this information helps you. Feel free to ask further related query. I will be glade to answer them. Wish you a speedy recovery. Regards
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What Causes Sore Throat When On Metformin?

Brief Answer: Yes, spiranolactone do causes cough Detailed Answer: Hi ,thanks for using HCM. I went through your query and understood your concerns. Yes, spiranolactone do causes cough and change in voice in few patients taking this medication. Good that you realised cough started after started using this medication. If a patient comes to me with these symptoms, first I would like to detailed history and examination. As cough started after using medication, I advice them for change of medication. Change in medication do help in relieving your symptom. metformine is not know to cause cough and change in voice. Your doctor can provide you a alternative prescription . Hope this information helps you. Feel free to ask further related query. I will be glade to answer them. Wish you a speedy recovery. Regards