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I am taking metformin 250 mg thrice my blood sugar is under control but metformin creates side effects I get nausea and forced to vomit every three days. Are there substitutes for metformin.
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Dr. Santhosh C Abrahamyrs exp
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Yes, there are alternatives to metformin. You need to talk to your doctor about intolerance to metformin and he or she can prescribe other medications.
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