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I have been on Metformin 200mg per day for over three years and am just having GI problems now. Can?

... you have side effects this long after taking?? 2000mgs and after three years I am having really severe GI symptoms. Is this possible??

Posted 1 day 18 hours ago 0 answers

Should a medical doctor prescribe metformin -apo for ovarian cysts?

25 year old, not seaxually active

Posted 8 days ago 0 answers

Greetings Everyone! I am new here and I have a few questions about metformin. I take 500 mg 2x a day

... and have been on it for about 2-1/2 years. I had one fasting glucose test back then that was pretty high (28) but since then I have been within normal range (about 6.5) when the 3 month average ...

Posted 22 Jan 2012 2 answers

What is a good companion med for glyburide for type 2 diabetes?

Metformin works, but causes severe diarrhea. I can't afford other meds like trajenta. I once took glumetza, and I don't recall it causing diarrhea even though metformin is the generic form. ...

Posted 21 Jan 2012 0 answers 1 star

I am taking metformin & glimepride. My doctor added victoza 2 weeks ago. I am always feeling tired?

... and no appetite. I want to sleep all the time. Should I stop taking the victoza. I am also having low back pain and really bad pain in my stomach.

Posted 17 Jan 2012 1 answer

Is metformin supposed to cause a slight bloody stoll?

I have been on metformin for a short time now. I have already been though the dierria, and a slight weight lost, but now i'm noticing slight bloody stools. is this a normal side affect with this ...

Posted 15 Jan 2012 1 answer

Pre-Diabetes - I was prescribed Metformin 500MG as I am pre-diabetic... doctor offered as an option?

... so I could have passed. In looking at the precautions list, I already HAVE a lot of the side effects even before taking it, and 2 of the meds I take are on the Warning list... I'm also to ...

Posted 13 Jan 2012 1 answer

Metformin - may fear is I walk to lose weight . is this pill going to stop me from doing so?

im type 2 and my dr wants me to take metformin twice a day but i dont usually eat breakfast more of lunch and dinner. i walk a mile a day to lose weight and so far ive lost 4 lbs in A WK. im afraid ...

Posted 1 Jan 2012 2 answers 1 star

Mucinex DM - My uncle has heart trouble and wears a pace maker also is a diabetic can he take this?

... medication?Metformin, asprin, insulin,omeprazol,isosorb mono ER,Ranexa, CARVEDILOLm

Posted 25 Dec 2011 2 answers

How long does it take METFORMIN to help me lose weight?

I have been diagnosed with insulin resistance Nov 2011. Taking METFORMIN, HCL ER 2000mg (since 11/4/11 worked my way up to full dose). Been on full dose for 2.5 weeks now. No weight loss. I am ...

Posted 15 Dec 2011 1 answer 1 star

Hi Im new to this site?

i just started on metformin on wednesday i take it twice a day. would love to here from other people

Posted 8 Dec 2011 3 answers 1 star

Why doesn' Metformin register on the print out for mednotes? All other meds for Leona Parker does?

I made a complete list of meds which include Metformin, on mednotes. Metformin does not appear in the print out of mednotes.

Posted 7 Dec 2011 2 answers

I have PCOS. Been taking Mononessa since Aug(and was taking metformin).So its Nov and I haven't been

... taking the metformin everyday..I kind of stopped..then I got busy and forgot to take 4 pills(didn't realize till I started spotting)so I took all four(I know I should of read before doing ...

Posted 4 Dec 2011 1 answer

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