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On.metaformin so can I drink alcahol...

maxjoe121

maxjoe121

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Hi.. just been prescribed metaformin and I have a few parties coming up.. can I drink on these tablets.. . I don't usually drink apart from when I go out which is maybe once a month or so but when I do I have more than a one or two.

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I think the leaflet says avoid alcohol - it would be best to check.

In my own personal experience I was able to drink a glass of red wine (less sugar than white!) and feel no ill effects - but do check the leaflet and make your mind up.
 
Ok. Also if you are on regular Metformin and you find have 'stomach issues' consider asking for the slow version. Metformin messed me up but thankfully got off it in 5 months - many who are this forum say the SR version is gentler on the stomach ;)
 
PenfoldAPD said:
Ok. Also if you are on regular Metformin and you find have 'stomach issues' consider asking for the slow version. Metformin messed me up but thankfully got off it in 5 months - many who are this forum say the SR version is gentler on the stomach ;)
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As PenfoldADP said metformin SR is a lot easier on the stomach (I am currently on it) and beats the standard stuff any day. One other thing about metformin is you are unlikely to have a hypo. If you are really inclined to drink, make sure you have eaten a reasonable amount before you drink. As I understand it, the liver seems to regard alcohol as a poison and attends to it straight away and leaves other stuff till later. Not sure about the implications of food + booze for blood sugar, but suspect it would be more likely to be hyper than a hypo.
I think the recommendation for T2s is 1-2 drinks per day. So take it easy and enjoy those parties.
 
Hi. Yes, the leaflet says to avoid alcohol but I must admit I was on full dose for years and have always had alcohol in sensible quantities with no ill effects I'm aware of. It's your choice but don't binge.
 
I asked my DN about this as my Dad was aghast thatI took my networking before a family meal when I would be drinking, he didn't take his at all. She said if you're just having one or two it's fine ,but if you're going to have a few then don't take the networking as one odd evening isn't going to hurt.obviously if you're a regular drinker it's not a solution

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goose64 said:
I asked my DN about this as my Dad was aghast thatI took my networking before a family meal when I would be drinking, he didn't take his at all. She said if you're just having one or two it's fine ,but if you're going to have a few then don't take the networking as one odd evening isn't going to hurt.obviously if you're a regular drinker it's not a solution

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fene48 said:
As PenfoldADP said metformin SR is a lot easier on the stomach (I am currently on it) and beats the standard stuff any day. One other thing about metformin is you are unlikely to have a hypo. If you are really inclined to drink, make sure you have eaten a reasonable amount before you drink. As I understand it, the liver seems to regard alcohol as a poison and attends to it straight away and leaves other stuff till later. Not sure about the implications of food + booze for blood sugar, but suspect it would be more likely to be hyper than a hypo.
I think the recommendation for T2s is 1-2 drinks per day. So take it easy and enjoy those parties.
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