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How much difference did SR metformin make

Discussion in 'Type 2 Diabetes' started by Hendie, Oct 20, 2011.

  1. Hendie

    Hendie · Active Member

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    Hi, just wondering how much difference (side-effect wise) did the SR metformin actually make compared to the normal metformin.

    I couldnt cope with the normal metformin and had to stop after about 1-2 weeks the stomach problems it was causing were just too much. Just got my SR metformin and im going to start it tonight. im just hoping it will make a difference.

    Steve
     
    #1 Hendie, Oct 20, 2011 at 1:42 PM
  2. Patch

    Patch Type 2 · Well-Known Member

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    SR didn't really make much difference to me.

    Also - they came with their own side effects (for me). They would pass through my system whole, and undigested. Sometimes they would swell up a little, too.

    Very weird.
     
    #2 Patch, Oct 20, 2011 at 1:47 PM
  3. carty

    carty Type 2 · Well-Known Member

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    SR Helped me greatly but it did take a couple of weeks to settle down so give it time
    CAROL
     
    #3 carty, Oct 20, 2011 at 4:51 PM
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    SparkJack Type 2 · Well-Known Member

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    SR Metformin worked for me. So much better than the 'other' kind. I take mine in the morning and evening just after I've finished eating- most of the time. Settled down fine.
     
    #4 SparkJack, Oct 20, 2011 at 9:21 PM
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    Unbeliever · Well-Known Member

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    Yes worked fine for me too-such a relief.. I think it took a week or so o setle down hough,
     
    #5 Unbeliever, Oct 20, 2011 at 11:55 PM
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