Recent Content by Ruthjo

So sorry to hear of your distressful time. Perhaps a discussion with your local pharmacist could help? I have to get up in the night for the loo, but have done so for years, so I am used to it. I only take Forxiga, and it has really helped me, hopefully you will find the right regime for you...

Thanks for this, sorry that it hasn’t been as good for you as it has for me. I felt constantly unwell on Metformin, so much better on Forxiga. I only take Forxiga though, perhaps you could discuss your regime with a pharmacist?

Yes, I was given the slow release Metformin to start with. I just find Forxiga much better, no sudden, urgent need for the loo! My GP said that not everyone is suited to Metformin, just wondered how other people found it. Forxiga has been life changing for me! I can finally make arrangements...

I bought the oaty ones and the digestives, sugar free and very palatable! Am I missing something, or can they be part of a calorie controlled diet? Any advice, thoughts or comments?

I hope it settles for you, and that you find the best treatment for you x

Thanks for this. I have been following a low carb, not NO carb diet, and so far, so good! All replies seem fairly positive, and I feel 100% better than I did. I will keep an eye open for side effects - but nothing can be as bad as the side effects of Metformin for me! x

Hello, I would value your opinions. I have recently been changed from Metformin (due to extreme diarrhoea over some months) to Forxiga. Although I have to drink LOTS of water, so far it is suiting me much more. Anyone else on this, and what are your experiences/thoughts? TIA

I might try Berberine tea, can’t be worse than Metformin!

Thank you, it does help. I am not keen on taking medication, especially when it affects me in this way!

Thank you for this, I will look into it.

Thank you for your reply, how long did you take the Berberine, and have you had any side effects such as extreme diarrhoea with the SR Metformin?

Thank you so much for your reply, by ‘all hell’, I am assuming diarrhoea? That is my main problem with Metformin!

Thank you, Living Lightly, I really appreciate your reply. I have been taking Metformin for 34 days, and I have promised to take 500mg x2 daily. I have had extreme side effects, particularly diarrhoea, muscle pain, and fatigue. I thought they were beginning to settle, but unfortunately that...

Hi, I am fairly new to Metformin, and have suffered many side effects . Has anyone used Berberine as an alternative?