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- Type of diabetes
- Type 2
After first being prescribed Metformin a few years ago, I developed the usual stomach issues experienced by many, the Doc was sympathetic and changed my medication to the Metformin SR, I continue to occasionally suffer stomach issues when I don't want to leave the house, or i have to rush home to use the bathroom, I spoke to the DN today and told her I want to come off them, she was very nice and explained why I'm on them, I told her I understood why I take them but the side effects are to much and I no longer want to take them, she suggested another tablet I think she said Gliclazide but said I'd probably put on weight, basically it seemed she wanted me to stay on Metformin ! I obviously wasn't happy so she has suggested I see another nurse who is more interested in diabetes than her ? If any of you can help me with dealing with this issue I'd be so grateful, is there an alternative that won't cause bad side effects