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| Isobel.
- Mon Aug 13, 2007 7:14 am |
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Hi, just inquiring on behalf of my Dad.
He's 42 years old and was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes New Years 2005. He also has high blood pressure.
He's been taking Metformin and Lipex tablets since his diagnosis.
The last 4 weekends he's been really ill with it.
We're not sure if it's something he's maybe eating over the weekend that is reacting with his pills? But they last 4 Monday's he's been ill, naseaus, vomitting and diarohea.
Just wondering if you know what could be causing this? It's never been like this before.
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| Dr. Chan Lowe
- Thu Aug 16, 2007 12:59 am |
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 Hi Isobel,
It is possible that your father has a stomach virus but these generally will not last 4 weeks. The metformin can cause lactic acidosis as a side effect. This could make a person vomit and feel quite ill.
I would recommend he see his doctor for an evaluation and some testing to see if he is developing a medication side effect.
Best wishes.
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