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Message: <blockquote data-quote="DCUKMod" data-source="post: 1552071" data-attributes="member: 345386">Rosie - You say you've been taking Metformin for 3 years?  Are these issues you describe new?  Mainly they start pretty early on, rather than a few years in.   I can't think of anyone whose bathroom issues have been irreversible from Metformin upsets, but it's best to have a chat through with your Doctor before changing your meds.  He/She will have put you on it for a reason.There is a slow release version of Metformin that many people find is more kindly to their gut.  Have you tried that?  Irrespective of that, there are many alternatives to Metformin, so don't be despondent.</blockquote>

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