Are there instances where Metformin use leads to localized swelling in the hands or feet and what underlying mechanisms might cause this reaction?
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Metformin is not typically linked to localized swelling in hands or feet, known as peripheral edema. This symptom is more commonly associated with medications like calcium channel blockers.