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.
Other possible side effects of metformin include headache, nausea, vomiting, change in taste and loss of appetite, muscle pain and flushing or increased sweating. It's also possible to have an allergic reaction to metformin. Symptoms of a severe allergic reaction include an itchy skin rash with hives, shortness of breath and difficulty breathing, along with swelling of the face, tongue and throat.