What are the potential respiratory effects of Metformin use? Are there risks of respiratory acidosis or other complications in certain patients?
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What are the potential respiratory effects of Metformin use? Are there risks of respiratory acidosis or other complications in certain patients?
Metformin rarely affects the lungs directly. However, in the case of lactic acidosis, a rare but serious condition, it can indirectly cause respiratory problems as the body tries to correct the blood’s pH.
Metformin use is generally safe for the respiratory system, but it can occasionally lead to lactic acidosis, which presents with rapid breathing as the body attempts to manage increased acidity.