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Lactic Acidosis

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What is lactic acidosis?

Taking diabetes pills can raise the chance of a rare condition called lactic acidosis (lak-tik a-suh- DOE-sis). This condition is more likely for people taking diabetes pills who also have kidney or liver problems. Each year, about 1 out of 10,000 people taking any diabetes pill will have lactic acidosis.

Signs and Symptoms

Common signs of lactic acidosis are:

  • Trouble breathing.
  • Vomiting or stomach pain.
  • Weakness or unusual muscle pain.
  • Chills or feeling light-headed.
Warning: If you have any of the signs of lactic acidosis, you should call your doctor or nurse right away.

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