E endomorph Member Messages 7 Location Essex, UK Jan 28, 2013 #1 I was sitting reading my Metformin drug information leaflet last night and I read "Not to be taken with alcohol" several times. Nobody has ever told me this. Is it true and what are the effects of it ? Thanks
I was sitting reading my Metformin drug information leaflet last night and I read "Not to be taken with alcohol" several times. Nobody has ever told me this. Is it true and what are the effects of it ? Thanks
S Superchip Well-Known Member Messages 512 Location Suffolk Dislikes GP's, Diabetes Nurses.Crazy NHS guidelines on diet for Diabetics, they are seeing off millions. Cheap Whisky ! Jan 28, 2013 #2 endomorph.... I drink a lot, mostly vodka and whisky, and take metformin most days, my hba1c is 36 (5.4%) bit low I think ! If you listen to the quacks, dsn's, hcps. etc, breathing is bad for you ! Listen to your own body... They just like their paypackets ! They spin out the usual diatribe that they are paid to pertpetrate... Superchip.............
endomorph.... I drink a lot, mostly vodka and whisky, and take metformin most days, my hba1c is 36 (5.4%) bit low I think ! If you listen to the quacks, dsn's, hcps. etc, breathing is bad for you ! Listen to your own body... They just like their paypackets ! They spin out the usual diatribe that they are paid to pertpetrate... Superchip.............
D ))Denise(( Well-Known Member Messages 1,593 Type of diabetes Type 2 Treatment type Tablets (oral) Jan 28, 2013 #3 There is a risk of Lactic Acidosis http://diabetes.emedtv.com/metformin/me ... dosis.html taking metformin and drinking alcohol. Having said this, I drink alcohol but not that regularly.
There is a risk of Lactic Acidosis http://diabetes.emedtv.com/metformin/me ... dosis.html taking metformin and drinking alcohol. Having said this, I drink alcohol but not that regularly.
D drunkenmonkey Member Messages 23 Jan 28, 2013 #4 Re: Metformin & Alcohol I agree with you both. I drink and take metformin (12 years). No problems but certain people may be pre-disposed to the side effects.
Re: Metformin & Alcohol I agree with you both. I drink and take metformin (12 years). No problems but certain people may be pre-disposed to the side effects.
mo1905 BANNED Messages 4,334 Location Cambs Type of diabetes Type 1 Treatment type Insulin Dislikes Rude people ! Jan 28, 2013 #5 Re: Metformin & Alcohol I like a few beers and take 2 metformin daily and no problems so far. Not saying it's healthy but you still need to let go now and again ! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
Re: Metformin & Alcohol I like a few beers and take 2 metformin daily and no problems so far. Not saying it's healthy but you still need to let go now and again ! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
C Chrisspiller Active Member Messages 25 Type of diabetes Treatment type Tablets (oral) Jan 28, 2013 #6 Re: Metformin & Alcohol I too take Metformin and have the occasional Whisky, Vodka or Gin, and I've noticed no effect other than low blood sugars! I would be interested to know what the side effects were though. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
Re: Metformin & Alcohol I too take Metformin and have the occasional Whisky, Vodka or Gin, and I've noticed no effect other than low blood sugars! I would be interested to know what the side effects were though. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App