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.
Lactic Acidosis. Metformin may cause lactic acidosis, which is a condition caused by excessive buildup of lactic acid in the body. Symptoms of lactic acidosis include weakness, drowsiness, decreased heart rate, cold feeling, muscle pain, shortness of breath, stomach pain, lightheadedness and fainting.