Metformin prolonged release

[19Chrissie56]

My GP changed meds to Metformin prolonged release. They upset my stomach with nausea and diarrhoea . Was advised to leave them off as was going on holiday and the last thing I wanted was to be ill. Managed it with diet and have lost 8lbs so far. So back from holiday, took 2 with my evening meal. 4 hours later, same again.
So I guess it’s back to GP again. So fed up

 

[Dondas3@]

That's me, try to reduce the dosage. Only some times it upsets me. Just can't figure out why. Hope you fell better

 

[19Chrissie56]

That's me, try to reduce the dosage. Only some times it upsets me. Just can't figure out why. Hope you fell better

Thank you. Can't go on like this.

 

[19Chrissie56]

That's me, try to reduce the dosage. Only some times it upsets me. Just can't figure out why. Hope you fell better

Thank you. Definitely can't go on like this

 

[JoKalsbeek]

My GP changed meds to Metformin prolonged release. They upset my stomach with nausea and diarrhoea . Was advised to leave them off as was going on holiday and the last thing I wanted was to be ill. Managed it with diet and have lost 8lbs so far. So back from holiday, took 2 with my evening meal. 4 hours later, same again.
So I guess it’s back to GP again. So fed up

If you can manage with diet alone, would you consider a dietary change with a permanent nature? I ended up not needing the met at all that way. Metformin isn't mandatory, even in the leaflet it says that it should be prescribed when the patient has had three months to change their lifestyle/diet around, and to give metformin when that hasn't had the desired effect. You have options.

 

[19Chrissie56]

Thank you. Have already made dietary changes, low carbs etc. Have lost 8lbs so far. I would live to be able to do it this way. Rather than more meds. Thank you so much