lauridius[:I][:I]can someone tell me if the diabetic drug[pill] Metformin starts to work right away or does it take time? Help Pls. Laurie
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4 Jun 2004
I can only speak from my own experience. I have taken glucophage or the genaric metformin for about 8 years. No one ever explained to me that the metformin should be taken just before eating, the label from the pharmacy only said "take with food." A nurse explained to me that the metformin should be taken just before eating your meal, or it would be lots more ineffective. I find it works well, in conjuncion with my insulin. Good luck with your blood sugar.
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donnel
6 Jan 2012
Actually metformin helps to decrease the amount of glucose released by the liver to lower the level of sugar. There will be some side effects. Different person will have different effect.
ssnoles528 Jan 2010
Im not sure but you might want to reconsider taking it. There are some really horrible side effects. Please do some careful research in regards to the side effects,i think you might be surprized. It is prescribed for several diff. Things but please consider all the side effects
cpmty
9 Jan 2011
PLEASE I need to know what/which th bad side effects are and where to find this information???
Jackalope04
6 Jun 2011
I personally find when I take 2 tablets as prescribed by my Dr.I get weird feelings in my Esophagus and I feel like I have bad indegestion.It lasts all night some times however as of late I have stopped taking both tablets togethor and now take them at about and hour or more apart.I do this both times I take my meds in the morning and the evening as well.I have found that it does pretty well stop the gastrointestinal problems.
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