Other types of social workers, such as those who work for hospitals, social advocacy organizations and the federal government, earned average wages of $26.07 per hour or $54,220 per year as of May 2011.
A MediGuard answered. Metformin can cause a loss of appetite, which is thought to be the cause of the weight loss in patients taking metformin. Metoformin is taken to help control blood glucose levels-it is FDA approved to treat diabetes and is mainly used for this condition.
A MediGuard answered. Metformin is excreted primarily through your kidneys. When your kidneys are not working well, metformin can build up in your body and cause a condition called lactic acidosis. Lactic acidosis is a build up of acid in the body which can be life threatening.