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<blockquote data-quote="Goonergal" data-source="post: 2407883" data-attributes="member: 368709"><p>Hi [USER=543116]@If_only[/USER]</p><p></p><p>Quite a few questions/ concerns in there! I’ll do my best to help.</p><p></p><p></p><p>I haven’t heard of this being a side effect of metformin and would suggest discussing with your GP.</p><p></p><p>This, and other gastric issues are far more commonly reported as a side effect of Metformin. Some people find that the slow release version reduces or eliminates them.</p><p></p><p>Metformin isn’t a medication that works instantly in the same way as say, insulin, or some of the active blood glucose lowering medications often prescribed to type 2s. Rather, it takes time to build up in the system and helps by reducing the amount of glucose the liver throws into the blood stream. It can be helpful with reducing insulin resistance but needs to be accompanied by dietary changes. It’s therefore unlikely that taking it or not taking it for a ‘few days’ will have a significant impact.</p><p></p><p>If you have dramatically reduced your carbohydrate intake, this (cold turkey) is a possibility.</p><p></p><p>I don’t believe it’s an ‘either/or’ situation. With or without Metformin, dietary changes will be needed. I’d suggest following whichever protocol you decide upon, with or without Metformin, consistently over a period of months. Alongside this, any worrying symptoms (side effects or otherwise) should be discussed with your GP.</p><p></p><p>Hope that helps.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Goonergal, post: 2407883, member: 368709"] Hi [USER=543116]@If_only[/USER] Quite a few questions/ concerns in there! I’ll do my best to help. I haven’t heard of this being a side effect of metformin and would suggest discussing with your GP. This, and other gastric issues are far more commonly reported as a side effect of Metformin. Some people find that the slow release version reduces or eliminates them. Metformin isn’t a medication that works instantly in the same way as say, insulin, or some of the active blood glucose lowering medications often prescribed to type 2s. Rather, it takes time to build up in the system and helps by reducing the amount of glucose the liver throws into the blood stream. It can be helpful with reducing insulin resistance but needs to be accompanied by dietary changes. It’s therefore unlikely that taking it or not taking it for a ‘few days’ will have a significant impact. If you have dramatically reduced your carbohydrate intake, this (cold turkey) is a possibility. I don’t believe it’s an ‘either/or’ situation. With or without Metformin, dietary changes will be needed. I’d suggest following whichever protocol you decide upon, with or without Metformin, consistently over a period of months. Alongside this, any worrying symptoms (side effects or otherwise) should be discussed with your GP. Hope that helps. [/QUOTE]
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