Gonna stop metformin.

[SuNuman]

Hi. I’m so fed up of feeling constantly sick. Just like morning sickness all day. I’m going to stop the metformin now (been on it just less that 2 weeks). Do I need to tell my doctor ? You kno how hard it is at mo to see a GP. I’m gonna go back to step aerobics after meals and try to eat low carbs. Xx.

 

[Rachox]

I think it’s sensible to tell your GP. Aside from keeping him informed and maintaining accurate medical notes, if you achieve a lower HbA1c next (which I’m sure you will) he’ll think it’s the Metformin that has done the job.
Can you not email your surgery or use an e-consult at your surgery, to save the GP’s time?

 

[TeddyTottie]

What dose are you on? As I mentioned in your other thread, I felt awful on the maximum dose (2000mg a day?? 4 tablets anyway) and was fine on half that.

But I did tell my DN every time I reduced the dose and when I stopped completely. “Tell” being the correct phrase, not ask or discuss….

 

[Rachox]

“Tell” being the correct phrase, not ask or discuss….

I agree just remember the nurse is there to advise not dictate, it’s your body, you decide what you put in it

 

[Mbaker]

Metformin does not keep you alive or support a vital mechanism in the body. At the very worst you might see a small upick in your numbers; with what your aerobics and low carb, if you respond how many do, the results will be better than metformin. The benefit of removing this drug is that you will not get any potential side effect from it that we know about, and any that we don't.

I would tell the Doctor at a next visit, as implication wise, it is not the same as say coming off of chemotherapy.

 

[coby]

Hi. I’m so fed up of feeling constantly sick. Just like morning sickness all day. I’m going to stop the metformin now (been on it just less that 2 weeks). Do I need to tell my doctor ? You kno how hard it is at mo to see a GP. I’m gonna go back to step aerobics after meals and try to eat low carbs. Xx.

When I moved here 13 months ago my medical practice issued me with some drug beginning with a G, rather than my usual pack of Metformin, so I told the lady at the pharmacy that I didn't want them. She was very concerned and kept telling me they were still Metformin but with a different name, but I was adamant and gave them back to her. Well to cut this short I had no metformin for two months (just crossing it off on the monthly prescription paper) but then decided to try them. I'm still taking my one per day but my GP never contacted me over my two month refusal

 

[Andydragon]

When I moved here 13 months ago my medical practice issued me with some drug beginning with a G, rather than my usual pack of Metformin, so I told the lady at the pharmacy that I didn't want them. She was very concerned and kept telling me they were still Metformin but with a different name, but I was adamant and gave them back to her. Well to cut this short I had no metformin for two months (just crossing it off on the monthly prescription paper) but then decided to try them. I'm still taking my one per day but my GP never contacted me over my two month refusal

Glucophage probably which is brand name for Metformin
Or glucophage SR Which is slow release Metformin

 

[coby]

Glucophage probably which is brand name for Metformin
Or glucophage SR Which is slow release Metformin

YES! It was the first one. I had forgotten the name

 

[Andydragon]

YES! It was the first one. I had forgotten the name

Indeed, lots of different brand names and generic names for drugs, can get a different make every month

@SuNuman i stopped drugs, not cause of side effects but due to improving control. I always think it's best to get doctors inside where possible as they may be able to help for exams with more frequent hba1c checks whilst you work at the diet approach

But needs good relationships I think with your medical team

 

[JohnEGreen]

@SuNuman Metformin is no panacea for Diabetes in it's self it's effect on blood sugars is not that huge some people believe they can take Metformin and not worry about blood sugars this is not so as it is not a blood sugar reducing medication.

If you decide to discontinue it diet and exorcise would probably have a greater effect.

Do discuss any change in your medication with your doctor and be aware that there are alternatives to Metformin that your doctor can prescribe if he/she thinks it necessary or advisable,.

I should add that I am on the minimum dose 500mg a day I do not experience some of the worst side effects described by some but I do always make sure I take it with food or just after eating.

 

[Fenn]

I’ve no idea about how good bad or ugly they are and I’ve certainly done stuff against advice and without telling them many times so no advice here.

Just wanted to mention, I have always taken my Metformin without food, it suits me to take my meds at bedtime and when I leave for work, neither of these times are near food so I’ve always done this and not had tummy trouble so that might be worth a try?

 

[SuNuman]

@SuNuman Metformin is no panacea for Diabetes

I’ve no idea about how good bad or ugly they are and I’ve certainly done stuff against advice and without telling them many times so no advice here.



Just wanted to mention, I have always taken my Metformin without food, it suits me to take my meds at bedtime and when I leave for work, neither of these times are near food so I’ve always done this and not had tummy trouble so that might be worth a try?

in it's self it's effect on blood sugars is not that huge some people believe they can take Metformin and not worry about blood sugars this is not so as it is not a blood sugar reducing medication.

If you decide to discontinue it diet and exorcise would probably have a greater effect.
Thank you. I too am on 500 2 x a day. I spoke today to the pharmacist at work (I work in a supermarket) and he said to give it 3 weeks to settle down.

Do discuss any change in your medication with your doctor and be aware that there are alternatives to Metformin that your doctor can prescribe if he/she thinks it necessary or advisable,.

I should add that I am on the minimum dose 500mg a day I do not experience some of the worst side effects described by some but I do always make sure I take it with food or just after eating.

Thank you. I asked the pharmacist today at work (I work in a supermarket) and he said to give it 3 weeks to settle down. I’m just hoping it will. I’m on 500 2 x a day. I have not seen an above 8.5 since; whereas before I saw 10s and 12 2 hrs after, but it may b because I’m eating carefully. I’m gonna lose weight so quickly as I don’t want to eat lol. X

 

[SuNuman]

I’ve no idea about how good bad or ugly they are and I’ve certainly done stuff against advice and without telling them many times so no advice here.

Just wanted to mention, I have always taken my Metformin without food, it suits me to take my meds at bedtime and when I leave for work, neither of these times are near food so I’ve always done this and not had tummy trouble so that might be worth a try?

Thank you. I will certainly give that a try. X

 

[SuNuman]

I think it’s sensible to tell your GP. Aside from keeping him informed and maintaining accurate medical notes, if you achieve a lower HbA1c next (which I’m sure you will) he’ll think it’s the Metformin that has done the job.
Can you not email your surgery or use an e-consult at your surgery, to save the GP’s time?

Thanks. Fab idea. X

 

[SuNuman]

Indeed, lots of different brand names and generic names for drugs, can get a different make every month

@SuNuman i stopped drugs, not cause of side effects but due to improving control. I always think it's best to get doctors inside where possible as they may be able to help for exams with more frequent hba1c checks whilst you work at the diet approach

But needs good relationships I think with your medical team

thank you. X

 

[SuNuman]

When I moved here 13 months ago my medical practice issued me with some drug beginning with a G, rather than my usual pack of Metformin, so I told the lady at the pharmacy that I didn't want them. She was very concerned and kept telling me they were still Metformin but with a different name, but I was adamant and gave them back to her. Well to cut this short I had no metformin for two months (just crossing it off on the monthly prescription paper) but then decided to try them. I'm still taking my one per day but my GP never contacted me over my two month refusal

Thanks. I’m thinking I can do this without it but the pharmacy at work (I work part time in a supermarket) told me to give it 3 weeks to see if it settles down. Thanks for your reply. X

 

[coby]

Thanks. I’m thinking I can do this without it but the pharmacy at work (I work part time in a supermarket) told me to give it 3 weeks to see if it settles down. Thanks for your reply. X

Well that's not too much longer is it, but if your sickness is becoming a real problem then maybe reduce the dose by half for the next week?

 

[SuNuman]

Well that's not too much longer is it, but if your sickness is becoming a real problem then maybe reduce the dose by half for the next week?

Yes I thought that. . X

 

[Daibell]

Do ask the GP for the Slow Release (SR) version.

 

[SuNuman]

Do ask the GP for the Slow Release (SR) version.

This is what I have! Gonna give it 3 weeks. X