Why does metformin give me wind?

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Why does metformin give me embarrassing wind problems at the most inappropriate times?

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[Hobs]

Now you know why it has been given the nickname Metfartin :lol:

To keep all side effects to the absolute minimum (such as farting for England), its best to ask your GP to change your scrip to the slow release version :thumbup:

 

[pav]

As Hobs says that's why it has the metfartin nickname, been on the stuff for 13 years and still have plenty of wind left.

 

[Andy12345]

It was what the doc told me when I was prescribed met for the first time, as I was already a world champion trumpy bum I figured at least I got a good excuse now

 

[picklebean]

Hahaha... yep, metfartin! Gives me a good excuse to let go, so to speak! :lol:

 

[))Denise((]

When taking metformin, the more carbs you eat, the more wind you get. Simple remedy - cut the carbs :wink:

 

[Hobs]

Hahaha... yep, metfartin! Gives me a good excuse to let go, so to speak! :lol:

Just be careful not to follow through .. :lol: :lol: :lol: