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Does Ran-metformin Cause Acid Reflux?

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Posted on Wed, 29 Oct 2014
Question: the side effects of ran-metformin--- can it cause or contribute to acid reflux?
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Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail (12 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Rarely ran-metformin can cause acid reflux

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing in to us.

I have read through your query in detail.
Ran-metformin has metformin as its main ingredient. As per drug side effect data base, out of 97,239 people reported to have side effects when taking Metformin. Among them, 141 people (0.15%) have Acid Reflux.

It is rare to have acid reflux but can cause the side effect in a small number of patients. If you have such side effects then please discuss with your doctor.

Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements.

Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.

Regards,
Dr.Vivek
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Does Ran-metformin Cause Acid Reflux?

Brief Answer: Rarely ran-metformin can cause acid reflux Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for writing in to us. I have read through your query in detail. Ran-metformin has metformin as its main ingredient. As per drug side effect data base, out of 97,239 people reported to have side effects when taking Metformin. Among them, 141 people (0.15%) have Acid Reflux. It is rare to have acid reflux but can cause the side effect in a small number of patients. If you have such side effects then please discuss with your doctor. Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements. Hope your query is answered. Do write back if you have any doubts. Regards, Dr.Vivek