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shirleya2009

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Hi I was diagnosed with type 2 in September and was given metformin 500 grams 2 x daily and already take blood pressure meds and aspirin as I have a history of TIA's. My dose was increased to two times 500 am and pm when my last blood test was still at 53; (this machine keeps correcting my spelling so I need to say it was the test over the past two month)s. I had a tummy problem with metformin so my doctor swapped me to Glucophage and I take 4 with my evening meal. Now I am sick after eating the following morning, and my tummy feels like it's been used as a football ,anyone have any ideas ,just feel like stopping taking everything and introducing them all back slowly as my system gets used to the changes. :(
 
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joeynomates

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Hiya.

Glucophage is just another name for Metformin. I have trouble taking the slow released stuff!! I would take two 500mg twice a day and would be in agony by the time I had my evening meal, Gastric trouble at it's best would be the polite way of putting it!!

Some people are OK with it. I'm not one of those, sadly. I do also feel like stopping it all because I have trouble with other stuff too, including insulin. Sorry I can't be of much help, but I do share your frustration.
 
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shirleya2013 said:
Hi I was diagnosed with type 2 in September and was given metformin 500 grams 2 x daily and already take blood pressure meds and aspirin as I have a history of TIA's. My dose was increased to two times 500 am and pm when my last blood test was still at 53; (this machine keeps correcting my spelling so I need to say it was the test over the past two month)s. I had a tummy problem with metformin so my doctor swapped me to Glucophage and I take 4 with my evening meal. Now I am sick after eating the following morning, and my tummy feels like it's been used as a football ,anyone have any ideas ,just feel like stopping taking everything and introducing them all back slowly as my system gets used to the changes. :(
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If I took all four at the same time, I would feel rough too :sick: ... spread them out across your meals and you will definately notice an improvement. Get them changed to Glucophage SR (slow release type) and cope even better.
 
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Daibell

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Yes, you need Glucophage SR (or just Metformin SR or MR). There are Slow Release or Modified Release.
 
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