Phenformin

INFORMATION ABOUT PHENFORMIN

Phenformin Uses

Phenformin is used in the treatment of .

How Phenformin works

Phenformin is an anti-diabetic medication (biguanide). It works by lowering glucose production in the liver, delaying glucose absorption from intestines and increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin.

Common side effects of Phenformin

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common

Nausea, Taste change, Vomiting, Abdominal pain, Diarrhea, Bloating, Loss of appetite

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25 Nov 2025 | 09:34 AM (UTC)

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Expert advice for Phenformin

Phenformin has been withdrawn from the market due to the high incidence of lactic acidosis, a life-threatening side effect.