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Feeling Sick and Off Food

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Alison louise

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Morning all, feeling very sick this morning. On 2 x 500 SR metformin for two weeks. Have been fine, until this morning. Feel very sick and the thought of food makes me feel worse. Anyone else experienced the same?

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Sorry to hear you are feeling so unwell. I have been taking Metformin for 6 weeks which was gradually increased to 1000mg twice daily. I had a bit of nausea some days but not as bad as you have. I hope it settles for you. My practice nurse suggested to me when I was building my dose up that if I had a reaction to an increase I could take it back down again and try to increase again in about a week. If it doesn't settle for you maybe it would be worth taking advice from your GP or nurse about the best course of action.

I hope you feel better soon.

Cath
 
Hi. Metformin does suppress the appetite and for some people it leaves a metallic taste when eating; I had that for 6 months! If your sickness continues do ask for Metformin SR, the Slow release version, which I have always had. It's much kinder on the stomach but does still suppress the appetite etc
 
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