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metformin is a diabetes-related agent which is a kind of nutritional or metabolic agent.

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

21 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

Diabetes drug

Brands

Glucophage

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Headache
Passing gas
Heartburn
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Abdominal discomfort
Diarrhea
Loss of strength
Metallic taste in mouth
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