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How do I muddle through the side effects

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00jones

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Hi all
New diagnosed with type 2. Started taking Metformin two tablets per day. I followed the instructions and had only with meals and was feeling ok to start with. I was then instructed to increase to 3 tablets. This made me vomit and felt dreadful. Went back down to two tablets. Now I have the constant poops which is totally miserable anyone else experiencing this and what are you doing? :)
 
Welcome @00jones
Sorry you're experiencing the rather unpleasant side effects of metformin, I know from experience how distressing it can be.
You already know about taking it with food, the usual advice is to persevere for a week or two and hope that the side effects disappear.
Another option is to ask your Dr for the slow release version, many people find it easier to tolerate.
If like me you are one of the unfortunate ones that just can't take metformin, there are other drugs your Dr can prescribe. Although all medicines come with side effects, so it could be a case of out of the frying pan, into the fire.
Metformin is a relatively mild drug that helps only a little with your sugar levels. Reducing the the amount of carbohydrates in your diet will reduce your sugar levels much more effectively than metformin ever could.
If you don't put the carbs in the resulting sugars can't get into your blood.
Have a look at the link below my post for the Nutritional thingy it should help
 
catinahat said:
Welcome @00jones
Sorry you're experiencing the rather unpleasant side effects of metformin, I know from experience how distressing it can be.
You already know about taking it with food, the usual advice is to persevere for a week or two and hope that the side effects disappear.
Another option is to ask your Dr for the slow release version, many people find it easier to tolerate.
If like me you are one of the unfortunate ones that just can't take metformin, there are other drugs your Dr can prescribe. Although all medicines come with side effects, so it could be a case of out of the frying pan, into the fire.
Metformin is a relatively mild drug that helps only a little with your sugar levels. Reducing the the amount of carbohydrates in your diet will reduce your sugar levels much more effectively than metformin ever could.
If you don't put the carbs in the resulting sugars can't get into your blood.
Have a look at the link below my post for the Nutritional thingy it should help
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Thanks for the response and the advice i am waiting for my next appointment where my meds still need assessing I just need to get rid of this dam Covid first lol. I have been working on my diet hugely now for 6 months and have nearly lost 3 stone. I am hoping to diet my way out of this but obviously in the mean time my blood sugars need help. My diabetes nurse wanted to put me on some SLG2 tablets but the doctor thought that it was a bit premature and wanted to do more investigation.
 
A three stone weight loss is impressive, well done.
Covid will not be helping your sugar levels at all, metformin side effects and Covid. You have my sympathies.
Get well soon x
 
00jones said:
I just need to get rid of this dam Covid first lol.
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Covid (any illness) has terrible effects on bgs. I wouldn't draw any conclusions until you're over the covid.

Having said that, the slow release metformin has less side effects, but honestly it sounds that you've made tremendous progress already. Personally, I'd wait till the covid is over before making long term assumptions about necessary medication. (Disclaimer I am not a doctor and this is not medical advice).
 
Can you cut out any more carbs? They and metformin often don't agree with each other - it's a known side effect. Otherwise ask to go onto slow release (SR) metformin which may help. If if doesn't then ask for possible alternatives. as no way should you be stuck to the toilet because your meds, they're suppose to help you not make things worse.

(Having said that I only ever had a couple of times when metformin disagreed with me when I accidentally ate slightly too many carbs - but I was lucky.)
 
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