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When counseling a patient on a new prescription for metformin, what is the most important side effect to advise them about?
Gastrointestinal side effects such as diarrhea and nausea are very common with metformin, especially when initiating therapy, and patients should be advised on
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Question: When counseling a patient on a new prescription for metformin, what is the most important side effect to advise them about?
Answer options: ✅ Gastrointestinal upset (e.g., diarrhea, nausea)
- Weight gain
- Hypoglycemia
- Rash
Correct answer: Gastrointestinal upset (e.g., diarrhea, nausea)
Explanation: Gastrointestinal side effects such as diarrhea and nausea are very common with metformin, especially when initiating therapy, and patients should be advised on strategies to manage them.
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