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Have anyone of you who are taking Metformin has heard about Metformin causing pancreatic tumors or kidney failure? Thanks in advance
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I too have heard of kidney problems, but don’t know of their kidney history. I was on Metformin for 20+ yrs with kidney stones appearing.
Hello @naiviv, I combined your discussion with your previous discussion:
"Metformin side effects"
- https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/metformin-side-effects/
You connected with many members in this discussion, @marycecena, @friedrich and @abid shared their experiences with Metformin and may have a though on your most recent question.
@scottrl brings up a point that many who are prescribed to take metformin may already have kidney issues as a result of their diabetes.
@naiviv - is this a side effect that you are concerned about? If you are comfortable sharing, have you discussed this worry with your prescribing provider?
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Nope.
A lot of people who take metformin may already have kidney problems because of their diabetes, though.
As for pancreatic tumors, all I could find was some research that may indicate metformin *increases* survival for those who already have certain pancreatic tumors.
Since it seems half the people on earth take metformin, adverse side effects would be well-known by now, I'd think.