HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Are There Any Side Effects Of Taking Metformin 850 & Glygard 80 Mg?

Hi, my mum is taking accord metformin 850 and Glygard 80mg for her diabetes but she is experiencing severe hot flushes, we would like to know if the meds has anything to do with this prob? She is currently visiting from SAfrica, we live in Australia, the meds is from SAfrica

Mon, 12 May 2014
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hello,
The most common side effects of these medicines are Gastro intestinal in nature like nausea,vomiting,bloating,abdominal cramping,diarrhea etc.
Hot flashes are not the side effects of these medicines and could be due to her menopause.
Thanks
I find this answer helpful

1 Doctor agrees with this answer

Note: For further follow-up, discuss your blood glucose reports with our diabetologist. Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Metformin


Loading Online Doctors....
Are There Any Side Effects Of Taking Metformin 850 & Glygard 80 Mg?

Hello, The most common side effects of these medicines are Gastro intestinal in nature like nausea,vomiting,bloating,abdominal cramping,diarrhea etc. Hot flashes are not the side effects of these medicines and could be due to her menopause. Thanks