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<blockquote data-quote="viviennem" data-source="post: 362188" data-attributes="member: 31282"><p>Metformin (otherwise known as Metfartin :wink: ) is renowned for side-effects such as wind, diarrhoea and sometimes nausea and stomach cramps. The reason for getting on to it slowly, one pill at a time, is to let your system get accustomed to it. If you think things are not settling down well, try upping it 1 pill per fortnight rather than weekly, and explain to your nurse next time you see her.</p><p></p><p>For some people, taking it halfway through a meal helps. Take it with, or just before or just after food, to start with. I can now take mine anytime, with or without food.</p><p></p><p>If you really can't cope with it, ask for the Slow Release (SR) version - more expensive but easier on the intestines.</p><p></p><p>I'm on 1 500mg pill 3 times daily. At first I had side-effects, but it quickly settled down, and now I'm fine. I like taking it; not only does it help against insulin resistance, lowering BGs by as much as 1 or 2 mmols/l, but it gives some protection against stroke and CVD. It also curbs the appetite, helping with weight loss. Recent research suggests it gives some protection against a variety of cancers, too. I don't take statins because I don't get on well with them; I look on Metformin as something of a substitute, even though it doesn't have the same action.</p><p></p><p>Have patience; take it slowly, and your system should soon settle down. If it doesn't, ask for the SR version. If even that doesn't suit you, you'll need a rethink - but I'd rather take Metformin than any of the other diabetic meds. Give it a good go. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /> </p><p></p><p>Viv 8)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="viviennem, post: 362188, member: 31282"] Metformin (otherwise known as Metfartin :wink: ) is renowned for side-effects such as wind, diarrhoea and sometimes nausea and stomach cramps. The reason for getting on to it slowly, one pill at a time, is to let your system get accustomed to it. If you think things are not settling down well, try upping it 1 pill per fortnight rather than weekly, and explain to your nurse next time you see her. For some people, taking it halfway through a meal helps. Take it with, or just before or just after food, to start with. I can now take mine anytime, with or without food. If you really can't cope with it, ask for the Slow Release (SR) version - more expensive but easier on the intestines. I'm on 1 500mg pill 3 times daily. At first I had side-effects, but it quickly settled down, and now I'm fine. I like taking it; not only does it help against insulin resistance, lowering BGs by as much as 1 or 2 mmols/l, but it gives some protection against stroke and CVD. It also curbs the appetite, helping with weight loss. Recent research suggests it gives some protection against a variety of cancers, too. I don't take statins because I don't get on well with them; I look on Metformin as something of a substitute, even though it doesn't have the same action. Have patience; take it slowly, and your system should soon settle down. If it doesn't, ask for the SR version. If even that doesn't suit you, you'll need a rethink - but I'd rather take Metformin than any of the other diabetic meds. Give it a good go. :D Viv 8) [/QUOTE]
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