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Experiencing Headaches After The Intake Of 1000 Mg Of Metformin

I started take metformin 500mg daily in December, that gm was not controling by blood sugar so my doctor increased it to 500 mg twice daily, still did not lower my blood sugar. Now I m taking 1000 mg twice daily and my head feels like it will explode. I m already on mecidate for high blood presure. I haven t told my doctor about the headaces yet. With the increase two 1000 mg daily my blood sugar is slowly coming down.
Wed, 6 Aug 2014
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Metroformin 1000 mg cannot be the cause of your headache. high blood pressure can be the cause if it is not controlled.In your case i will first rule out on history, is it a primary headache like tension headache or migraine. If not, then for finding the cuse of secondary headache along with history examination some tests like NCCT headache, blood tests etc will be required. pls consult a neurologist this severe headache.
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Experiencing Headaches After The Intake Of 1000 Mg Of Metformin

Metroformin 1000 mg cannot be the cause of your headache. high blood pressure can be the cause if it is not controlled.In your case i will first rule out on history, is it a primary headache like tension headache or migraine. If not, then for finding the cuse of secondary headache along with history examination some tests like NCCT headache, blood tests etc will be required. pls consult a neurologist this severe headache.