Mental Effects of Low Blood Sugar

• Some Novo-Metformin patients have reported mental related side effects that result from low blood sugar. According to the Mayo Clinic, some users have behaved like a drunken person after beginning treatment with this medication (See Reference 1). Unusually anxious feelings and nervousness were reported in some people. Confusion and difficulty concentrating have occurred. Some people complained of nightmares or restless sleep. Slurred speech was observed in some patients who used this drug.
  
  

Other Effects of Low Blood Sugar

• Other side effects resulting from low blood sugar have occurred in individual Novo-Metformin patients. According to the Mayo Clinic, some people have experienced blurred vision while they used this drug. Cold sweats and cool pale skin were noticed by some people. Some users became excessively hungry. Drowsiness was reported by some people who were treated with this drug. Fast heartbeats, headaches and nausea have occurred. Shakiness was observed in some cases.
  
  

Lactic Acidosis Effects

• Some people have complained of fast and severe side effects related to lactic acidosis while they were treated with Novo-Metformin. According to the Mayo Clinic, some individuals have complained of diarrhea after taking this drug. Fast shallow breathing was observed in some individual users of this medicine. Pain and cramping of the muscles have occurred. Some people became unusually weak or tired while they were treated with Novo-Metformin.
  
  

Other Effects

• Some patients have reported other side effects while they used Novo-Metformin. According to the Mayo Clinic, some individual patients have noticed a loss of appetite while on this drug. Heartburn has developed in some people. Some individuals complained about a metallic taste in their mouths. Stomach pain and passing of gas were reported. Some patients began to vomit. Unusual weight loss has occurred with some Novo-Metformin users.
  
  

Precautions

• Novo-Metformin patients need to take some precautions before they begin treatment with this drug. According to the Mayo Clinic, alcohol consumption can result in excessively low blood sugar while using this drug. Patients must notify their doctors of all prescription and over-the-counter medications they are taking. Aspirin, appetite control medications and allergy medications can have significant drug interactions with Novo-Metformin. Skipping a dose of this medication can result in high blood sugar levels.