May
I’ve recently had burning skin it feels nearly tingly it is a combination of a lot of sensations and is usually just on my arms. I feel it the most before I fall asleep, also before I fall asleep I feel very weak in my upper chest and arms area, sometimes it feels care about it is hard to breathe like my body is working to just breathe. I at first though this was my pregnancy, but now I am starting to suspect that it might be glucophage/metformin causing this. I’m taking Glucophage(metformin) while pregnant because this is what my doctor wanted. I was reluctant and I asked a lot of questions, now she has me on 2000 mg of glucophage a day, I don't feel comfortable with that. has anyone else experienced this sensation during pregnancy or on glucophage? I see my doctor very soon and will be telling her, but in the meantime any advice would be appreciated.
I’ve type 2 diabetes
Answer:
“Pregnancy—Metformin has not been shown to cause birth defects or other problems in humans. However, metformin isn’t used during pregnancy. Instead, your doctor may want to control your blood sugar by diet or by a combination of diet and insulin. It is especially important for your health and your baby's health that your blood sugar be closely controlled. Close control of your blood sugar can reduce the chance of your baby gaining too much weight, having birth defects, or having high or low blood sugar. Be sure to tell your doctor if you plan to become pregnant or if you think you are pregnant.”
the above from: http://www.drugs.com/cons/metformin.html
I am seriously concerned by your physicians choice of medication here!!!
Answer:
Pregnancy—Metformin has not been shown to cause birth defects or other problems in humans. However, metformin isn’t used during pregnancy. Instead, your doctor might want to control your blood sugar by diet or by a combination of diet and insulin. It is especially important for your health and your baby's health that your blood sugar be closely controlled. Close control of your blood sugar can reduce the chance of your baby gaining too much weight, having birth defects, or having high or low blood sugar. Be sure to tell your doctor if you plan to become pregnant or if you think you’re pregnant.