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Meformin

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London, ON

Hi, I just started metformin today. My A1C was 7.1. It's 500mg two pills twice a day. I'm just wondering if this is the norm to start, I have IBS and am nervous. I only took one this morning even though I'm suppose to take two. Anyone else started on two pills twice a day? Thank you.

February 23, 2018
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A DiabetesTeam Member

Hi I am taken metformin twice a day,morning and evening for 4 years now, i have to see my Dr ,because I go to the bathroom all night long,can't sleep much with pains and aces,I don't know if it is the metformin,?

February 20, 2020
A DiabetesTeam Member

Hi, I have type 2 and IBS my dr said never take metformin with bowel issues it will only make it worse. Once I stopped Metformin a lot of my IBS-D sorted itself out. I still have episodes but not as bad as when I was on Metfromin hope this helps you. Deb

March 17, 2018
A DiabetesTeam Member

I take two 1,000 mg in the morning and at night. Never had any side effects
Metformin is being studied as an anti aging drug and an anti cancer supressor.

May 26, 2023
A DiabetesTeam Member

Since you have IBS, ask your doctor for Metformin extended release. Regular metformin will have you doing the metformin mambo. No fun.

March 19, 2023
A DiabetesTeam Member

I take 2 in AM and 2 in PM. I do have IBS too. Yet, it has never been a problem with me taking metformin like this.

March 18, 2023

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