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    Tradjenta

    Has any body had any bad side effects from taking Tradjenta for over a year? Laurence
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    Stoma And Metformin

    Don't take Metformin if you have an ileostomy. If for any reason you have high output from your ileostomy you're at risk of 'lactic andiosis, life threatening. Also long term you risk kidney damage due to dehydration. Just don't take it!
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    Problem with Metformin

    I have been a Type 2 Diabetes patient for 17yrs managed with diet and exercise. 2 years ago I contracted Epstein Barr virus. My blood sugar went to 54 and then 57. Reluctantly put on Metformin one tablet a day. My kidney function went from 66 down to 57. Got off Metformin.
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    Don't involve yourself in the blame game.

    Anybody else had problems with Metformin? I've been diabetes patient for 17 years, managed it with diet and exercise. 2 years ago, contracted Epstein Barr virus, my bloods showed spiked from 44 to 54. Then 57. So put on Metformin, just one tablet a day, now I find my kidney function dropped...
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