Reading up on it with it's side affects, it reads like a demon's resume. I'll gladly accept any info anyone has to offer.
2007-02-14 07:46:12 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
While I don't take Metformin to regulate blood sugar, I do take it for PCOS. The side effects are minimal and the worst of it is the diarrhea. You will learn not to over eat due to this will make the diarrhea worse. As you titrate up on your dosage you may find that you have an upset stomach or even vomit. But like I said the worse is the diarrhea and this will subside after your body adjusts to the medication.
2007-02-14 07:56:20 · answer #1 · answered by be happier own a pitbull 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been on it for more than a year with no side effects other than the one that is a bit humorous. It did give me a bigger appetite at times. I find it seems to work better to take it right before you eat rather than at the end of the meal. If I eat out, I take it before I leave home. I can't prove the difference and you should do what your Doctor requests.
2007-02-14 15:55:50 · answer #2 · answered by Peter Boiter Woods 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep, currently on 1000mg a day. Works on a timed-release basis, and is working very well for me for the last three years. I guess any drug has horrendous sounding possible side-effects, but for me Metaformin just regulates my blood glucose level extremely well with no side effects at all.
2007-02-14 15:57:12 · answer #3 · answered by Jolly 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I took it for 3 weeks and actually stopped taking it because I started having memory problems!
2007-02-14 15:58:43 · answer #4 · answered by Stephanie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Currently take 1500 mg a day - absolutely no problems and have even lost weight.
I am insulin resistant.
2007-02-14 15:54:02 · answer #5 · answered by tedbatman1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋