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Metformin and mecofol
I am taking metformin 500mg (TDE) and mecofol OD (OD) , does this combination works? Initial two three days I experience headaches but okay now . Taking this prescription from 2 weeks.
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Headache in the first 2–3 days is a known side effect of metformin, especially when starting therapy.
Since it has now subsided, that suggests your body is adapting well to the medication.
A form of Vitamin B12, used for neuropathy, B12 deficiency, and sometimes as supportive therapy in diabetes for nerve protection
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Thats vitamin b12 -mecofol
It helps with neuronal weakness that happens with diabetes abd also woth metformin.
It takes time to adjust
The prescription is fine u can continue
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Yes.no issues
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No problem, you can take safely.
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Yes. Pl continue.
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Dr. Chaithra H
Diabetologist
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Usually nothing happens
Headache could be because of some other reason.
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