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Type 2 med worries

Ange1a65

Ange1a65

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Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
Tablets (oral)
This is my 4th week on metformin sr 500mg x 1.
I am suffering from constipation, hot and cold sweats, dizzy and have a rash but just on the right hand side of my neck and ear and oh also my chin and feel unwell. Could this be the medication reaction or just my body adjusting. I have felt this way for the last 4 days and not passing much urine. Any advice would be welcome, thanks in advance.
 
Are you drinking enough? Metformin often causes diahorrea rather than constipation which can be caused by dehydration.
Also do you have any blood sugar readings? Both highs and lows can cause sweats.
 
Hi Ange1a65
Welcome to the forum. You'll find a lot of friendly support and extensive knowlege/experience here :)

Regarding your symptoms, I can only suggest you see your doctor asap as you may be reacting to the Metformin. See here, https://www.drugs.com/sfx/metformin-side-effects.html, for a comprehensive list of possible side effects.

With regard to your not passing much urine, I wonder how much you are drinking in a day? You really need to drink approx 2 litres to keep well hydrated. With sweating you can be losing a lot of fluid through the skin which could account for some of the low output. However, I still think you must discuss this all with your GP. Maybe take a urine spec with you too as they will be able to check that.

I do hope you are feeling better very soon. Metformin is known to be badly tolerated by some people and there is a Slow Release Metformin. Of course it is more expensive, hence the surgery prefer the 'normal' version. Gastric upsets are very common and often, but not always, settle down in a week or two.

I wonder if you might have changed your diet since diagnosis? If you have suddenly cut out carbs, for instance, you could be experiencing 'carb-flu' but also you could consequently also be lacking the roughage in your diet if you've cut out bread/potatoes/pasta/rice etc.

I still say you should visit your GP in the first instance. If your rash gets any worse, or your breathing becomes affected, stop the Metformin but still get an urgent appt with your doctor.

Good luck and do post back
Julie
 
Thank you for the replies. I have seen dn today and taken off metformin sr as my sugar levels had plummeted so back again on Wednesday for more bloods to check again after 2 days medication free then to start trying new meds till one suits me
 
Well done for getting your glucose levels down. If you haven't got one already, I really suggest you get yourself a meter so you can check you own glucose levels. As far as the Diabetes Nurses go, they will tell you Type 2 don't need to test but, if you don't test, how on earth are you supposed to know what to eat/avoid etc.

The SD Codefree is the better one to buy as the test strips are the least expensive whilst the meter is as accurate as any meter. However, up to you whether to get one or not, or which one you prefer, of course. Just bear in mind the cost of the test strips as they can be very expensive.

Check this link if you are interested in the SD Codefree - http://www.diabetes.co.uk/blood-glucose-meters/sd-codefree-blood-glucose-meter.html

Julie
 
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