Metformin-induced eyelid myokymia
Metformin-induced eyelid myokymia
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India: Wolters Kluwer - Medknow
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English
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India: Wolters Kluwer - Medknow
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Metformin, an insulin-sensitizer, is used in the treatment of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) in obese women as it helps in weight loss and regularizes the menstrual cycle. However, impaired absorption of Vitamin B12 due to metformin has also been hypothesized. Here, we report the case of a 39-year-old woman prescribed metformin for...
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Metformin-induced eyelid myokymia
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TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_11698286
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_11698286
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0253-7613,1998-3751
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1998-3751
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10.4103/ijp.ijp_284_24
