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Discussion in 'Diabetes Medication and Drugs' started by cherylle, Mar 19, 2013.

  1. cherylle

    cherylle · Well-Known Member

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    I was put on metformin in january.i was fine till last week i have my metformin then my meal 3 hours later i have bad cramps then im of the toilet with the runs.help.
     
    #1 cherylle, Mar 19, 2013 at 8:18 AM
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    barbara65 · Active Member

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    It should get better if it dos not go back to doc and tell him their is a SR metformin

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    #2 barbara65, Mar 19, 2013 at 8:57 AM
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    CathyP Type 2 · Active Member

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    I was told to take metformin with my meal and i have never had any probelms.
     
    #3 CathyP, Mar 19, 2013 at 9:06 AM
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    dawnmc Type 2 · Well-Known Member

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    Met is meant to be taken with food.
     
    #4 dawnmc, Mar 19, 2013 at 9:11 AM
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    garythegob · Well-Known Member

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    I agree with the others, metformin is to be taken just before, or with food

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    #5 garythegob, Mar 19, 2013 at 9:15 AM
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