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I get hypos on metformin. No one believed me until I showed them my meter readings of 1.4 n lower. My levels are normally high n every now n then drop suddenly. Very scary n I feel shaking n like I've been kicked in the stomach.

Had my first hospital diabetic appointment yesterday. My diabetes isn't well controlled. I currently take 1000mg metformin Sr am n pm. Whenever my diabetic nurse adds another tablet I start to hypo, readings off 1.4 or lower. Even with tablets that you aren't supposed to hypo on. Sometimes I...

I'm type two. On no other medication n I'm vegetarian. Am trying to lose weight but aren't we all

Don't think I like being an exception, the medication sheet that came with meds says common side effect low blood sugar when taken with metformin.

On the leaflet that comes with the medication

Just seen that this med and metformin together most common side effect is low blood sugar, now have to go back to see nurse. She not back till next week. Think will just stick to metformin till I get to see her. Thanks for your help

Is anyone on this medication? Was given it as 100mg sitagliptin by diabetic nurse as metformin isn't agreeing with me. Was told to take one once a day but carry on with metformin for three months and repeat meds. Started taking it today, took xelevia and 1 metformin, normally on two at...

I was put on metformin and my memory went over night. Making silly mistakes at work and couldn't remember anything. I went to gp and medication has now been changed to slow release. Memory not as good as it was before medication but miles better than it was.

Since I've started taking metformin sr 500mg twice a day I started getting pins n needles in my hands n feet. Gp said nothing to worry bout. Now for last couple weeks I've been getting painful cramp in both my ankles shooting up my shins. Looked on line n apparently common in diabetics, any one...

I felt completely rubbish On metformin couldn't think n was nauseous n sick most days. I was on tablet twice aday. Now on the slow release type, they are bit better but not perfect. You cld ask your gp to change over to these

Hi, I was on the standard metformin but it made me feel sick and was sick most mornings and my memory went and couldn't remember anything. Had no energy either I was on it twice a day. didn't have any wind or diarrhoea though. Nurse changed to slow release been on twice a day for 3 weeks now and...

Hello, im new to the forum What is your name? Suzanne - How old are you? 41 - Are you male or female? female - Which country are you from? England - Which city/area do you live in? Hertfordshire - Are you religious? yes - Pick three words to describe your personality. thinker, chatty...

jewellery even the thought of it makes me feel sick