Metformin

Jessica120714

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I only started Metformin last night, my GP put me on 2x500mg daily. In the last few hours I've started feeling really nauseous and like I need to be sick.

Is this normal???

Thanks x
 

Mike d

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Are they the slow release version? It can take a while to settle down regardless.
 

Mike d

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By all reports from many on here, the wrong ones. You should ask for SRs as they appear to be far more tolerable to most.

What are your blood sugars?
 

Jessica120714

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43
Type of diabetes
Type 2
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Tablets (oral)
I've just been to the doctors and he's told me to stop the Metformin and take domperidone until I feel better and then start them again but only one a day.. I also have stomach issues and he said this is what is causing the nausea and runs...
 

TommyB2405

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I too am on metformin, 2 500mg a day and feel the same. I was wondering whether it was a bug that was going round. Should I too ask my GP/Diabetic consultant whether I should change my intake.
 

Jessica120714

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Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
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I would it's horrendous feeling like that! When I had my appointment with the DN she said I didn't need to take it anyway and the doctor has prescribed it through routine