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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Dennis" data-source="post: 16220" data-attributes="member: 1338"><p>Unfortunately flatulence is an unfortunate side effect of metformin. In fact it is sometimes joking referred to as metfartin. It can also cause the runs as well as stomach cramps. Hopefully he is taking the tablets with food (ideally in the middle of the meal) as this way they have a less troublesome effect. If that doesn't help then get him to ask the doctor to change the prescription to Glucophage SR. This is metformin but in a slow-release form. It is much kinder on the stomach and has less harsh side effects than standard metformin.</p></blockquote><p></p>

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