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cambolfc

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Hello everyone,
My name is John,I am new to this forum.
I was diagnosed type 2 approx 4weeks ago and have been taking 1x500mg metformin and 1x 30mg gliclazide per day until 5 days ago when i was advised by my diabetic nurse to increase to 2x500gm metformin,anyway i have been fine until today when i have had terrible stomach rumbling and a feeling of hunger and nausea even after eating breakfast,is this normal with increasing the dose of metformin,its also been very windy which the missus doesn,t appreciate :lol:
 
Yes this is very common. People on this forum often refer to it as metfartin! Make sure you take your met* during a meal, not before or after and that should reduce the bad effects. :shock:

Welcome to the forum John :)
 
Yep ......
Its a well known side effect which can be troublesome. Never had a problem with it myself though. There is a slow release version available if it remains troublesome after a few weeks or so. Your body needs to get used to the drug. I used to take mine just before food but it can also be taken with the meaql which may help.

There is a section in Diabetes Medication and Drugs entitled 'Metformin Questions and Answers'. Have a look through there many of the questions have been answered there. There is also another thread with all the known side effects listed.
 
Thanks daisy,
I am still at the confused/denial stage were i am still trying to find what i should/can eat and drink,thanks for your reply :)
 
Cheers cugila,
I will have a good look and start educating myself,my head is still spinning theres a lot to take in when you fist find out.
 
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