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Stomach cramps

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
 
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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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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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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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!
 
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
 
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