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Grand Rapids, OH

Does anyone else worry about the side effects of this drug? Has anyone had good results?

January 2, 2017
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Members shared mixed experiences with metformin in response to concerns about side effects, with many describing difficult reactions like... Read more

Members shared mixed experiences with metformin in response to concerns about side effects, with many describing difficult reactions like nausea, diarrhea, stomach pain, and exhaustion that led them to switch medications or move to insulin. Several members offered practical strategies that helped them tolerate metformin better, including trying the slow-release version, starting with a quarter dose and gradually increasing over time, or splitting doses throughout the day. A recurring theme was that everyone's body reacts differently to medication, and while some members take high doses with minimal issues, others emphasized the importance of talking openly with doctors to find the right treatment plan for individual needs.

A DiabetesTeam Member

side effects??? There’s a risk in everything, chances of being allergic to certain foods, side effects of meds etc etc, list goes on - have to take your meds!! If you’re having a hard time with metformin, lots of people. Loads don’t have any problems. Talk to your doctor, there are other meds!! I had them dreaded side effects, lost weight etc. dr finally put me on something else, told me it was doing as much harm as it was helping. Looong story short, on insulin now & kidney failure!! It’s no fun, but I dealing with it 😁

November 29, 2017
A DiabetesTeam Member

I had to stop metformin due to stomach upset because of it.

January 7, 2017
A DiabetesTeam Member

I had a really bad time on metformin but I'm now insulin dependant my bloods are going lower now but I feel great in myself

January 3, 2017
A DiabetesTeam Member

I do .I came off them because I was so ill xx

January 4, 2017
A DiabetesTeam Member

Like with most meds there are always side effects. No everyone gets them. Since I can't take most pills, due to kidney disease, I don't have to worry about that anymore.

January 4, 2017

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