A place for Metformin/Biguanides users to discuss their experiences, side effects and issues. Fri, 14 Jul 2017 16:10:20 +0000 Fri, 14 Jul 2017 16:10:20 +0000 Diabetes Forum • The Global Diabetes Community http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/category/metformin-biguanides.52/ Sun, 09 Jul 2017 21:48:51 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/liquid-metformin.123278/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/liquid-metformin.123278/ invalid@example.com (pumas) pumas 2 Tue, 04 Jul 2017 18:54:26 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/anyone-else-on-sukkarto.122723/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/anyone-else-on-sukkarto.122723/ invalid@example.com (Oldvatr) Oldvatr
Anyone else on Sukkarto?]]> 15 Wed, 28 Jun 2017 13:25:02 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/metformin-and-stomach-issues-am-i-making-it-worse.122760/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/metformin-and-stomach-issues-am-i-making-it-worse.122760/ invalid@example.com (ClareBearJ) ClareBearJ
Metformin and stomach issues - am I making it worse?]]> 1 Sat, 03 Jun 2017 09:10:02 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/help-wanted.121612/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/help-wanted.121612/ invalid@example.com (chris5428) chris5428 4 Fri, 02 Jun 2017 06:54:06 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/sweating-after-taking-metformin.121533/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/sweating-after-taking-metformin.121533/ invalid@example.com (Benita_) Benita_ 6 Wed, 31 May 2017 21:33:36 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/hypos-on-metformin.106300/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/hypos-on-metformin.106300/ invalid@example.com (oreochic77) oreochic77 22 Sun, 28 May 2017 11:37:44 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/metformin-vit-b12.121330/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/metformin-vit-b12.121330/ invalid@example.com (grante) grante

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2016/03/30/vitamin-b12-deficiency-metformin.aspx]]> 5 Wed, 24 May 2017 23:38:20 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/metformin-and-alcohol.118533/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/metformin-and-alcohol.118533/ invalid@example.com (Buttons11) Buttons11 but does this mean I can't even have the occasional drink and what will happen if I do?]]> 25 Thu, 18 May 2017 09:14:43 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/metformin-and-weight.120937/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/metformin-and-weight.120937/ invalid@example.com (086teresa) 086teresa 2 Thu, 11 May 2017 00:50:29 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/metformin-sr-diagemet-xl-500-mg.76240/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/metformin-sr-diagemet-xl-500-mg.76240/ invalid@example.com (fcabezaipad) fcabezaipad
I have been taking Glucophage SR for 5 years, and not having any side effects, however last week the pharmacy gave me a different brand called Diagemet XL 500 mg. they told me is the same product so I have started to take this medication. The result is that I have terrible side effects such as headache, stomach pain, and feeling tired. So I have requested the pharmacy to change for Glucophage again.

I wonder if any...

Metformin SR Diagemet XL 500 mg]]> 3 Mon, 08 May 2017 16:08:25 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/berberine.120511/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/berberine.120511/ invalid@example.com (Bernie11064) Bernie11064 3 Fri, 05 May 2017 08:04:43 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/back-on-metformin.117992/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/back-on-metformin.117992/ invalid@example.com (canarypilot) canarypilot
I recovered for 1 week and during this time I went back to normal. I started on low carb diet and testing my blood several times a day. Blood levels were anywhere 7.2 to 9.8mmol/l.

I was put back on Metformin but...

Back on Metformin]]> 10 Wed, 05 Apr 2017 20:20:11 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/is-it-time-to-quit-metformin.115677/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/is-it-time-to-quit-metformin.115677/ invalid@example.com (PickledPixie) PickledPixie
I am on insulin and struggling to get BG under control, but working on the LCHF way of life.

I do not see any benefit to carrying on with Metformin and feel the drug is being forced on me by my Consultant, with them telling me about how it protects my heart etc.

I feel I am wise enough to make my own decision, but wondered about other people's opinions?

Being completely honest, I only ever wanted to go on Metformin...

Is It Time To Quit Metformin?]]> 9 Wed, 15 Mar 2017 15:41:32 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/metoformin-on-fast-days.117858/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/metoformin-on-fast-days.117858/ invalid@example.com (sarah_chadwick) sarah_chadwick ]]> 4 Mon, 13 Mar 2017 19:24:28 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/metformin-a-decade-of-stress-misery.117771/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/metformin-a-decade-of-stress-misery.117771/ invalid@example.com (stephenT2) stephenT2
However, a new diabetes consultant...

Metformin - a decade of stress & misery...]]> 7 Sat, 11 Mar 2017 07:37:27 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/metformin-never-again.116261/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/metformin-never-again.116261/ invalid@example.com (Maggiesotherhalf) Maggiesotherhalf
As my blood sugars weren't good she suggested that I take oral medication as well as insulin
I'm type 2.

I explained that Metformin didn't suit me in the past, so what did the Doctor prescribe, yep you've guessed it
Metformin (slow release).

2 days I took them for, they knocked me for six, as well as feeling dizzy/faint, I was getting bad chest pains,
I have 1 blocked and 1 diseased artery.

I'm...

Metformin,,,, Never again]]> 8 Fri, 10 Mar 2017 14:02:07 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/metformin-not-working.113436/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/metformin-not-working.113436/ invalid@example.com (Paulcunny) Paulcunny
I've been on 500mg Metformin 4x daily and 1 sitagliptin per day for a year, my recent HBa1C has gone up, my diet is pretty good, and i don't have sugar on anything, my diabetic nurse has referred me to the doctor (next week is my appointment) but i'm a bit anxious about what is going to happen next?

has anyone had a similar experience? what is the next drug?]]> 8 Fri, 10 Mar 2017 12:18:25 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/only-metformin.116154/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/only-metformin.116154/ invalid@example.com (Carol3120) Carol3120 10 Thu, 09 Mar 2017 22:41:23 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/im-as-mad-as-hell.112440/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/im-as-mad-as-hell.112440/ invalid@example.com (Yetiandy) Yetiandy
I'm as mad as hell!!]]> 70 Tue, 07 Mar 2017 23:16:53 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/metformin-and-lactic-acidosis.112250/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/metformin-and-lactic-acidosis.112250/ invalid@example.com (carina62) carina62
Metformin and Lactic Acidosis]]> 2