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<blockquote data-quote="Brunneria" data-source="post: 2402242" data-attributes="member: 41816"><p>Hi and welcome <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>I am sorry you are not getting on with Metformin.</p><p></p><p>If it is making your life miserable, then please get back in touch with your doc to discuss trying the slow release version, and if that doesn’t work, then other options (lifestyle/diet or medication) are available and many here on the forum opt to make dietary changes which lowers their blood glucose to the extent that they don’t need to continue with medication.</p><p></p><p>you should not be left with unbearable side effects, so don’t wait until Monday, if you need advice before then. Ring 111 and ask them. They may be able to fast track you to a phone consult with a doctor (saw this happen last week.The doc rang back within 30 mins).</p><p></p><p>As with all drugs, some people have side effects, and some don’t. Fortunately, most people tolerate Metformin well, but it can seem the opposite because those with bad experiences seem to be more vocal about it than those with good experiences. It is the same with most things. The naysayers always speak the loudest.</p><p></p><p>Personally, I would love to get Metformin prescribed to me again because it helped with my ongoing and significant insulin resistance, and contributed to some weight loss. However, my local clinical commissioning group has decided that Metformin is not to be prescribed for anyone with an HbA1c under 53.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Brunneria, post: 2402242, member: 41816"] Hi and welcome :) I am sorry you are not getting on with Metformin. If it is making your life miserable, then please get back in touch with your doc to discuss trying the slow release version, and if that doesn’t work, then other options (lifestyle/diet or medication) are available and many here on the forum opt to make dietary changes which lowers their blood glucose to the extent that they don’t need to continue with medication. you should not be left with unbearable side effects, so don’t wait until Monday, if you need advice before then. Ring 111 and ask them. They may be able to fast track you to a phone consult with a doctor (saw this happen last week.The doc rang back within 30 mins). As with all drugs, some people have side effects, and some don’t. Fortunately, most people tolerate Metformin well, but it can seem the opposite because those with bad experiences seem to be more vocal about it than those with good experiences. It is the same with most things. The naysayers always speak the loudest. Personally, I would love to get Metformin prescribed to me again because it helped with my ongoing and significant insulin resistance, and contributed to some weight loss. However, my local clinical commissioning group has decided that Metformin is not to be prescribed for anyone with an HbA1c under 53. [/QUOTE]
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