Open AccessAn old friend turned foe: Metformin‐induced diarrhea with resultant symptomatic hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, hypocalcemia, and hypophosphatemia
Author(s) -
Sharma Avirale,
Walsh David
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.4621
Subject(s) - hypokalemia , medicine , hypophosphatemia , hypomagnesemia , diarrhea , metformin , intensive care medicine , pediatrics , gastroenterology , insulin , materials science , magnesium , metallurgy
Metformin is known for gastrointestinal side effects, but has rarely been associated with diarrhea severe enough to cause symptomatic electrolyte abnormalities and hospitalization. This case illustrates such that occurred despite multiple outpatient encounters for diarrhea. Additionally, this case highlights the importance of a comprehensive medical reconciliation as part of a thorough medical evaluation.