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Type 2 Slow release Metformin?

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caprice64

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Hi
I'm on 1gram metformin twice a day and was wondering if they have a slow release version as ever since 1st taking this medication I have suffered with constant diahorrea every day.
 
caprice64 said:
Hi
I'm on 1gram metformin twice a day and was wondering if they have a slow release version as ever since 1st taking this medication I have suffered with constant diahorrea every day.
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Yes they do. I had the same issue with the standard metformin and spoke to the pharmacist who arranged for a telephone consultation with my doctor to get the prescription changed. I have had no issues with the SR version.

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Bluebell

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Yes they do but in my experience the slow release version just made me constipated which ended with explosive diarrhoea. Still might be worth giving it a try and see what happens.
 
So far now I have taken 5 SR Metformin tablets and nothing. I was on the regular metformin for 2 years and had to reduce down to one a day as if I had more than one I was on the porcelain more. I have been told to take one for 10 days after dinner then after 10 days take 2 a day so fingers crossed I am fine with it.
 
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