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Metformin new user

Discussion in 'Other Health Conditions and Diabetes' started by Rupertjohn, Mar 22, 2019.

  1. Rupertjohn

    Rupertjohn · Newbie

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    Hi all, i am new to type 2.My HbA1c is aprox 53mmols which the doctors says i,m borderline.The diabetes clinic has put me on Metformin 500mgs x 1 per day.I,ve been on this for 5 days but keep getting nasty stomach upsets in the morning and makes you feel weak.Does it wear off or should i come off them Any thoughts.I,m 68 with a quad bypass and mech aortic valve so already on different tablets.But am fairly fit.
     
    #1 Rupertjohn, Mar 22, 2019 at 10:26 AM
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    Bluetit1802 Type 2 (in remission!) · Legend

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    Metformin can and does cause upset tummies. In most people this improves after a couple of weeks. If yours doesn't improve you can ask your GP to prescribe the slow release version, which is kinder on the tummy.
     
    #2 Bluetit1802, Mar 22, 2019 at 10:32 AM
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