Double dosed Metformin

airsair said:

I take 2000 Metformin once a day but today I took another dose by accident about an hour later . Had terrible muscle pains but ignored as working in garden. Then felt low so had an oat cake. Have been violently sick 3 times, very shaky, now very tired. Will I be ok because I have vomited?

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airsair - Do you have any way to test your bloods to see what your sugars are at the moment?

On a more general note, Metformin does work on a dose by dose basis. It needs to build up n your system for full effect, so that'll be helping you out. However, Metformin ca be tough on the tummy, so your tummy ache wouldn't be wholly unexpected. You may also have a bit more interest in the small room as the hours pass, if you get my drift.

You should be fine, but if you are worried, then please do ring 111 for professional advice. I am not a health care professional.

It's always better to be safe than sorry.