Stomach cramps

[sarah1282]

Ive been on metformin for 2 weeks now and since Friday im getting terrible cramps at the top of my stomach just below my ribs. Im just wondering if this is normal.

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[BobCornelius]

Hi Sarah!

Metformin is an amazing drug, however different people tolerate it in different ways! It can ( in my experience ) cause stomach cramps, explosive wind and loose stools,, ( bad combination )!

It is worth trying Slow Release metformin, this seems to be much gentler on those who fare badly with it! Also, take the metformin with food, as in during a meal, halfway through it not before or after, this also helps!



Bob

 

[sarah1282]

Thank you Bob im seeing my dr on Wednesday I will ask him for the slow release ones because ouch lol
Also I have been taking them at the start of my meal so im gonna try your way x :razz:
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[BobCornelius]

My pleasure! 3 years in and I'm still learning!



Bob

 

[sarah1282]

Hey Bob your advice worked I've been taking my metformin halfway through a meal and now no more tummy aches thank you :grin:

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[cherylle]

hiya sara iv been takeing metformin since january 2013.It as given me bad stomach cramps,horrible wind,feeling sick but not as bad as it was.I take mine same time as my meal and a good glass of water, I dont know what id do without this forum because its so friendly and puts your mind at rest.

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[Tron2112]

Meanwhile I took mine before dinner tonight and I can hear my stomach gurgling away... Oh dear. Another metformin disaster coming soon I fear...


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[cherylle]

hiya trone i have really bad wind tonight,i cant stand being in the same room as myself.
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[))Denise((]

The more carbs you eat, the worse metformin affects you. I get the runs if I have wheat with my metformin, so I don't!

 

[sarah1282]

Same here Cherylle this forum is great people on here are so friendly and I can ask questions that people that aren't diabetic dont understand :grin:

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[cherylle]

same here dennise but thanks about the wheat i never gave it a thought.

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[brunodog25]

I ALSO HAVE BEEN ON METFORMIN BEFORE LOOSE STOOLS TO SAY THE LEAST WAS THE SIDE EFFECT I HAD THEN AFTER 2 MONTHS PUT ON THE SLOW RELEASE METFORMIN WHERE I HAD THE SEVERE STOMACH CRAMPS THIS IS A VERY GOOD DRUG WITH MORE PROPERTIES THAN WHAT PEOPLE REALISE STICK WITH IT IS WHAT I WAS TOLD I DID AND THE CONSULTANT EVENTUALLY CHANGED ME OVER TO ANOTHER DRUG EVERYONE IS DIFFERENT AND ALSO THEIR NEEDS GOOD LUCK
JOHNTY