A question for diabetics here.?

Question

Is anyone here taking Metformin, a brand name for Glucophage, and how has it helped your diabetes. Any side effects? I am just starting this med and I would like your feedback. Thanks.

I should have added I have read all information on this drug, I just wanted information from actual users. Thanks for your answers.

Answer 1

I was taking Metformin and other diabetes drugs,but i didn't like the uncertainty and the constant monitoring.I learned through my own experimentation effective ways of controlling blood sugar without meds.If you re interested i would be happy to share info.E mali me at [e-mail]

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I have been taking Metformin for about 2 1/2 years. Alone, it doesn't work all that well for me. I started taking 500 mg twice a day. My blood sugars did not drop all that much. My doctor changed my medicine by stopping the Metformin and putting me on glyburide/metformin 5mg/500mg twice a day. This medication is a combination of metformin (which is a slow acting medicine) and glyburide (which is a faster acting medicine). I kept having low blood sugar reactions while I was taking this combination drug twice a day. Right now, I take one glyburide/metformin 5mg/500mg upon waking and I take one metformin 500mg at bedtime. My blood sugars have been OK. I did not notice any side effects upon starting the medication.

I am currently on many medications including Premarin (I had a hysterectomy in 2004), furosemide ( generic Lasix--for fluid retention), and blood pressure and allergy medicines. I have no drug interference.

I do drink alcohol on occasion; but I never overdo it, and I haven't had any adverse reactions by mixing the alcohol and the metformin. You should, however, follow your doctor's orders about mixing alcohol and your medications.

I have benign (non-cancerous) tumors in my liver and every once in a while when my doctor checks my liver function tests they are abnormal. This has not caused any problems for me; and the doctor hasn't told me to stop taking the metformin.

I think a lot of the warnings that are posted are just to cover the drug company. I am sure you will do fine, as long as you take the medication as prescribed by your doctor and follow all his instructions about diet and exercise.

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My doctors have tried it on me on and off for 10 years. One of the biggest side effects is severe diarrhea. This is the side effect I had. I would take the pill and within 20 Min's would be on the toilet. They tried waiting a couple years and trying it again even on low doses and the same. I wish I could take it because I am resistant to most all diabetic meds and this one was one that did work for me. its a great drug if you can handle it. BUT remember to have your kidneys checked often as it has been known to hurt the kidneys.

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I've been taking it for a few years now. It's really helped with my glucose levels. The only side effect I has was diarrhea for a few days. That stopped as my body get used to it. Your pharmacist should have given you an information sheet if you want to read about other potential side effects. You can also find info on metformin and other diabetes meds at http://diabetes.about.com. Good luck!

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I took Meltormin and didn't have any side effects. I lost alot of weight during this time but I do not believe this drug caused it as my diabetes were out of control. MY advice is to be sure to take it everyday as it is to preserve pancreatic function.
Good Luck and keep a close eye on this disease.

Alicia

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My mom is diabetic. She mixes the foods .Like she eats 5 times a day.She eats lactates, grains, fruits and veggies, fat stuff, and all that. She just eats a little of everything. Instead of eating one hamburger in example, she eats half! It is best to eat a salad with ranch or something to make it healthy and tasty at the same time! Eat a salad before each main meal and it will fill you up with healthy stuff and then eat the main food(hamburger, taco,etc.) after you already are kind of full. Eat kind of like this: 8am- oatmeal(low sugar kind), with banana and a toast with peanut butter and jelly 11am-Yougurt(low fat/sugar), with granola 1pm- main meal(remember the salad) 4pm-fruit salad or something like it 6-7pm-cereal or salad THIS IS.....waht my mom usually eats like and she has improved her diabetes very finely and is now controlling it. Hope it helps! REMEMBER: -the salad -drink lots of water -reduce sweet drinks(its hard) -walk(get around 25mins of exercise a day) -you can eat anything you want in small quantities -don't over eat -YOU CAN DO IT!!

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