Metformin And Choloesterol

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Can Metformin increase cholesterol?

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Actually, Metformin is shown to LOWER cholesterol.

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I have been taking metformin 500mg twice a day for about 6 months... I had no problem until recently.. I am experienceing bloating and a lot of gas, pain in my addoman. Is this from this medication?? Or is it something else ????

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