Date:2/15/2010

hat metformin was easily identified by its smell which was classified as "fishy" or "like old locker-room sweat socks." The researchers believe that the adverse reaction to metformin's odor may not be published because patients may report that the drug makes them nauseous, but they may not distinguish this as a visceral reaction to the smell of the medication. The authors recommend that physicians consider inquiring more closely about revulsion to the odor of the medication when patients stop taking it. Trial of a film-coated, extended release formulation may be a reasonable approach in such cases.

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Contact: Angela Collom acollom@acponline.org 215-351-2653 American College of Physicians Source:Eurekalert

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