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Metformin

Cazziewhazz

Cazziewhazz

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Type 2
I was recently told i'm type 2 and put on metformin 4x 500mg a day. The dreaded problem is the upset tummy!!!!(to put it nice) i usually worse in the morning after i've taken tablets. So i've decided to take 1 tablet after breakfast and my 2nd at lunch time.and the other 2 in the evening. Has anyone done this sort of thing and will it help with my tummy issues?

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Hi. Yes, many have bowel upset with the standard Metformin. It often fades after a week or two but if not, ask the GP to swap you over to Metformin (SR) Slow Release which normally cures it.
 
Hi. I was one of the lucky majority who had no issues.

I think the advice is to take them with (during) meals and plenty of fluids which may help.

Otherwise the Slow Release (SR) version can help some people.


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