I have been on metformin consistently for about 5 months or so, and have noticed that I am having a harder time exercising than I ever have before (i.e. I tire out easily and feel like I'm going to throw up). I am in the military, so obviously it's mandatory that I stay in shape. It's to the point now where I can barely run half a mile without feeling the urge to toss my cookies. Does anyone have a similar case? If so, what can I do about it?
2007-09-02 05:23:45 · 4 answers · asked by silverjazz99 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
My mother is going through the EXACT same symptoms.These are common side effects of these medications. You will have to decide if the benefits you receive by taking out way the side effects. We mention these symptoms to the doctor often, we are just ignored and told to keep taking them. Taking them with plenty of food or changing the timing of dosage may help. Do not change the timing or dosage without your M.D.s O.K. He should be able to do this via a phone call . Sorry to hear you have the same trouble.
I truly wish you well.
2007-09-02 05:43:46 · answer #1 · answered by Helpful2U 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Metformin can only do so much. If you are continuing to overwhelm your body with carbs and sugar, then it's just a matter of time before you end up on insulin. I take one 500 mg Metformin in the morning and one in the evening before meals. I've never gotten nausea from it. Occasionally, I'll get diarrhea, but it's quite rare. If you're taking more than I am, you probably need a diet overhaul. I know you don't have a lot of choice being in the military (Which one? I thought diabetics couldn't get in.), but there must be some way of modifying your diet. I've found that the more I exercise, the less Metformin I need. Hopefully, you're counting your carb and sugar calories.
Here's an FYI for you:
"GLUCOPHAGE and GLUCOPHAGE XR have the same active ingredient. However, GLUCOPHAGE XR works longer in your body.
Both of these medicines help control your blood sugar in a number of ways. These include helping your body respond better to the insulin it makes naturally, decreasing the amount of sugar your liver makes, and decreasing the amount of sugar your intestines absorb."
Glucophage® and GlucophageXR®'s "active ingredient" is Metformin.
2007-09-03 08:49:40 · answer #2 · answered by Mr. Peachy® 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I've been on metformin for years;-{ & have no energy.
I get terrific gas attacks after most meals also.
Doctor seems disinterested in changing anything.
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2016-10-03 12:50:04 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Our bodies are constantly changing and they may adapt to medications.
Diabetes is also considered to be a progressive disease which means that it gets worse as time goes on.
Speak to your doctor and tell him the problems. He may either adjust the medication by giving it more strength or changing the medication completely.
It is good that you have spotted the difference and want to do something about it. Tight sugar control is very important.
I am also suggesting that you use an endocrinologist who is a specialist in diabetes.
2007-09-02 07:36:59 · answer #5 · answered by DrIG 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋