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Metformin And Red Spots On Feet

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Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis MD

I noticed my feet is swollen. looks like im having water retention in my feet. I was advised to take diuretic . Im currently taking HBP pills and Metformin . Is it safe to take this diurex? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis ( Internal Medicine Specialist)
Dr. Shehzad Topiwala MD

Diabetic put on 2000 mg Metformin since last year. But for past few weeks I am having pain in the bottom of my feet. ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Shehzad Topiwala ( Endocrinologist)
Dr. Robert Galamaga MD

Dear doctor. For last two days i have been having cold fingers and feet. The weather has become colder in uk. But they seem to be always cold. I am a type 2 diabetic on slow release metformin . Pla ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Robert Galamaga ( Oncologist)
Dr.  Olsi Taka MD

my left leg and sometimes in both feet I experienced some sticking pains like pins in the bottom of my feet. I am on b/p meds and recently talking metformin .... thank you ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Olsi Taka ( Neurologist)
Dr. Shehzad Topiwala MD

I have had XXXXXXX colored spots appear across my feet and shins that are very noticeable. I take Metformin and through research have read that it could be related to the drug. What do you think? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Shehzad Topiwala ( Endocrinologist)

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Dr. Sunita Sayammagaru MD

Five days ago I was started on a prescription for Metformin 500 mg tablets 1 per day. Since I started them I have gained almost 2 lbs a day. My feet and ankles have swollen so much the skin is ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Sunita Sayammagaru ( Diabetologist)
Dr.       Harry Maheshwari MD

I have red blotchy skin on legs below the knee and on my feet. My feet are numb and the skin feels like parchment paper. I take a blood thinner (Warferin) and metformin and insulin for diabetes.... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Harry Maheshwari ( Dentist)
Dr. Rakesh Sharma MD

Hi. I have type 2 diabetes & just went back on Metformin. I got into the pool yesterday & as soon as my feet hit the water they started to cramp. The cramping started going up my shin & on the side ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Rakesh Sharma ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.  Shinas Hussain MD

Hello. I was wondering if you could tell me if increased doses of metformin are dangerous (2000 mg ... sleeping, but it hasn t gone away). I have an appointment next month, but now I ve noticed that my feet... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Shinas Hussain ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.  KAUSHIK SARKAR MD

Lately, my feet are very swollen, puffy and they feel like they tingle. Does this mean that I have diabetes. I currently take Metformin, because my OB said that my glucose was too high while trying to get ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. KAUSHIK SARKAR ( General & Family Physician)