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What Causes A Rash On The Face While On Metformin?
I am a type two diabetic taking metformin 1000 mg tablets for a number of years. I recently developed a fascial rash and went to a local dermatologist who suggested that I ask my endocrinologist to possibly change my metformain to another drug believing that I may be having a reaction to my metformin. He suggested that it was a photosensivity to metformin. Is this a typical reaction of extended uase of metformin???? Thank you Don Dopke
It could be due to allergic eruption to Metformin.
As a first line management you can take antihistamines like Pheneramine for symptomatic relief.
If symptoms persist you can consult a physician and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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What Causes A Rash On The Face While On Metformin?
Hello, It could be due to allergic eruption to Metformin. As a first line management you can take antihistamines like Pheneramine for symptomatic relief. If symptoms persist you can consult a physician and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician