Metformin for Diabetes, Type 2 User Reviews (Page 4)

• Jonwpb
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 13, 2019

"I was newly diagnosed with DM2 (diabetes melllitus type 2) in February this year. Been taking Metformin since then. I have daily nausea and no appetite. Leaves a bad taste in my mouth. It has dropped my A1C from 10.9 to 7.1 in first month. I have also lost 30+ lbs from 265lb. I am going to try taking the med at evening meal, eating half of meal, take med then finish eating. I am on 2000 mgs daily. Overall, it works but the side effects suck."

• dotzer
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 11, 2024

"Hi, I'm on metformin 500mg twice daily for the last 4 years. I'm a 40-year-old man, type 2 diabetic, overweight with an unhealthy lifestyle and no exercise. This drug works excellently for me so far; it keeps my blood sugar in the normal range. I get no side effects at all and definitely recommend this. I'll stay on it until it no longer works, but so far, so good. It's not good for weight loss; I'm the same weight as when I started, but that's not what I want from it."

• No...
• April 1, 2017

"I experienced severe increases in my blood pressure. Had anxiety and panic attaches. Had a small ischemic stroke. Had weakness, numbness and tingling in muscles, muscle cramps, bad taste in mouth. Headaches and confusion."

• Rufus
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 11, 2019

"Originally started taking Metformin 500 mg full strength. I suffered from diarrhea. Told doctor she prescribed Metformin 500 mg EXTENDED-RELEASE doses. Worked perfectly been taking them for years and extremely satisfied with results."

• Skylar
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 22, 2020

"I was put on metformin ER 500 mg once a day. My doctor told me to raise it to 1000mg (two) in the morning and two in the evening I told her about my stomach issues so decided to do 500mg in morning and 500mg in evening. The other day I started to have very bad stomach pain woke up at 2 in the morning very bad cramping and stomach pain felt like I wanted to throw up even when I took it had a bad after taste plus made my nose bleed again. This medicine is not good at all"

• Pasqu...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• June 26, 2014

"Have been on metformin for most of 7 years. I have not experienced any side effects as far as I can tell. It helps control my blood sugar. But the most effective control I have is diet. I was eating healthy and exercising regularly until about 2 years ago. Had my A1c down to 5.9. Got lazy and now it is in the 7's. Also have arthritis in knees and it is hard to exercise. I take 2500mg a day."

• plb
• January 26, 2017

"I took this for years and it was effective. Then I started getting very short dizzy spells. I knew something was not right, and ended up fainting and in the hospital - my blood pressure dropped and I had sepsis in my bladder. I am "allergic" to this medicine, so be very careful! If you don't feel right, go to the Dr.!"

• Better
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 4, 2019

"I was diagnosed with as pre-diabetic I'm on metformin 1000mg twice a day, but the diarrhea is so bad I take the full 2000mg at once at night with food and I am up at least four times in the AM going to the bathroom. So I can't take it early because it keeps me going to the bathroom and I wouldn't be able to work. It's been about a month I get my blood levels checked again in two more months. I hope I am able to keep taking it that long. I wonder if the diarrhea is why people lose weight on this, because during the day while at work I am afraid to eat."

• details
• May 26, 2016

"I have been on this medication a mere 4 days. I have gained 7 pounds in that time. l also feel extremely bloated. I also had an upset stomach for the first two days. I am getting off of it immediately!! I must be on of the lucky ones it is not working well for me at all."

• Ultra...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 6, 2014

"Metformin is very good at maintaining blood glucose levels, but the diarrhea has been a problem for me since taking it 3 times a day, 1 pill per meal. I found that eating a fresh green salad with no-fat salad dressing a day, and a dose of Imodium Lopermide, made for the "trots", cuts down that problem. I have a tremendously bad problem with morbid obesity, and have not noticed any weight loss, but perhaps I'm glad that it can! I am very limited in physical exercise due to a spinal cord injury, degenerative arthritis in my spine, several problems with my legs, broken bones, etc. I used to hike a lot, but can't now. Hypothyroidism doesn't help. Hard time."

• Ginny
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 22, 2020

"I took metformin 1000mg in a combo for several years with no problems. 45 days ago a new doctor started me on a new medication plan. I started Rybelsus with Farxiga and 1000mg metformin. I had an immediate reaction of headaches, nausea & extreme hunger and my blood sugar skyrocketed. Doctor had me stop the metformin & the side effects stopped, but my blood sugar remained very high. After a few weeks she had me add metformin back in at 500mg twice a day. My side effects returned and now include constipation, but I'm trying to tough it out. I have been nauseous randomly for several days. I can't enjoy a meal or activities. Doctor keeps telling me I'll get used to it but I'm not seeing it yet. My blood sugar has gone down but not to normal ranges. I sure hope things settle down soon. So far the benefits are not outweighing the side effects."

• lucky
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 8, 2019

"Gave me very bad stomach issues, caused me to develop a heart problem, and I stayed in bed the entire year and a half that I was on it. Metformin is a horrible drug that should not be on the market at all. Made me very weak, tired, caused dehydration due to not being able to keep anything at all in my system. After taking it, I developed IBS and other issues aside from CHF."

• nancy...
• January 17, 2011

Glucophage (metformin) "This medicine helped me control my eating and to lose weight and bring my sugar down without dropping it to low. I was on another medication and it would drop my sugar too low and I was always having to take the sugar tablets to bring it back up. At first it upset my stomach but after a few weeks that was gone. It has worked very well for my husband also and has kept both of our sugars at a normal rate."

• ccook
• December 8, 2011

"I was put on metformin in April 2011 when I was diagnosed with diabetes. First I was taking 2 x 500mg once a day with evening meal. Now (December 2011) I am taking 4 x 500mg twice daily. The main side effect has been horrible diarrhea throughout! So I am regularly taking Imodium to cope with it. My A1C has gone down 1%. So for me it is a toss up, yes blood sugar has gone down but now I have to take diarrhea medicine plus use diaper rash ointment. I would like to try something else so my butt could heal!"

• samobu
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 5, 2015

"This medicine does wonders with making my blood sugar lower; however, I had extreme diarrhea and I felt nauseous for awhile. My doctor put me on slow release and while it helped me with diarrhea, my blood sugar would always be higher so I switch back to the regular kind and I am still having extreme diarrhea. Other than that this medicine is great."

• Tarah...
• August 4, 2015

"Metformin was helped to lower my A1C have had several of the side affect dizzy, metallic taste, dry mouth, and nausea. Having one side affect that I feel should be mentioned kidney functioning at lower levels being sent to a specialist please have kidney function tested"

• Catal...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 17, 2018

"I was prescribed Metformin for type 2 diabetes. Just newly diagnosed with the condition. At this point, I have only been on the medication for a little less than 4 weeks. I have a scheduled appointment at three months for follow-up blood test to check its effectiveness at lowering blood sugar. I am combining this medication with a more plant based, low fat diet coupled with regular exercise. I will update my review when I do have my follow up check and report blood test results. But, I thought I would go ahead and write a review now to report side effects: The side effects for me are negligible. Almost ZERO. Very, very slight digestive change, absolutely nothing severe as other people have reported to have suffered."

• diane...
• June 2, 2009

"I started this 1 year ago. The first day I couldn't leave the bathroom, after that it was okay, but it gives me gas and cramps really bad, and it still does. If I eat, it goes away. No gain or loss in weight on this drug. I'm not fat. I do crave carbohydrates on it though. My A1C usually is in the six's most of the time. I have it checked every three months. I was fighting this disease on my own, but for me I gave up after three years because I was very limited to what I could eat. I was diagnosed 4 years ago with a starting A1C of 13. Got it down to 8 with no medicines, but that is when I gave up because the life style is just not conducive to normal life. "

• ras41...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 8, 2017

"I was started on Metformin ER 500 mg, 1 at bedtime. Increased 1 week later to 500 mg in a.m. & p.m. My A1c was 6.7. Dr would not increase my dose so I did on my own. Having been type 2 diabetic for 18 years I was previously on Actos 10 years & my A1c was always 5.4 or 5.5. I now take the Met ER 500 mg three times daily, 1 every 8 hours & #'s are great. I researched Met ER & learned it loses most of it's punch 8-10 hours after a dose. I've had NO problems at 3x day & my #'s are great!!"

• Bamab...
• August 22, 2016

"Pre-diabetic. Placed on Metformin. The first day severe dirreahea but after that nothing. I take 500mg twice a day at breakfast and dinner..Don't craved sweets as much. Which is great and when i do eat i feel full fast. Don't know about any weight loss but i do feel a lot better since taking metformin. But i only been taking it for two days... Other than having dirreahea the first day. I have no other reactions. I drink plenty of water and sparkling water too...I'm also getting in the habit of eating healthier."

• SASHAC
• August 27, 2009

"I was found to have type 2 diabetes early in pregnancy. I was previously on a low carb diet that had worked well for me but was advised by my diabetes clinic to increase carbs and whole grains because it would benefit the baby. As soon as I began eating bread, rice and pasta I began to swell up and started having headaches. I was given a glucose test which was very high and my Doctor was preparing to put me on insulin. I was convinced that it was the high intake of sugar (carbs) that had got me into this situation so asked for a week to try and sort it out myself. I cut down on carbs and I improved within 2 days. I now take Metformin 500mg twice daily but cannot eat bread, sugar, white rice or white flour."

• Katie
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 2, 2020

Riomet (metformin) "OMG, completely and utterly dreadful. If you have a strong gag reflex you will never get it down. It tastes disgusting..nauseating, do yourself a favor and take regular Metformin (Not extended release) and chop that baby up, add applesauce, and it's a quick, pleasant swallow, just slightly bitter...can't compare to the horrid taste of this stuff. Side effects are another story..."

• Walter
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 11, 2021

"No issues with metaformin at all no side effects. On 500mg twice daily for t2 diabetes it is lowering my blood sugar it does work. It will only give you a boost with weight loss if your diet is clean and are exercising also. It is no miracle drug I'm losing 4lb a week but I exercise hard and eat no junk or sugar. I have 6 stone to lose but certain il get there."

• Darbabi
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 26, 2016

"Besides the diarrhea, my experience has been great! I was diagnosed in July with an A1C of 11.2!!!!!!!! I self diagnosed, called the doc and told her I thought I was diabetic. Keep in mind, I never knew what an A1C was until that day I was pissed! When I asked my doc what my A1C was in December, she told me 6, never EVER saying "Hey, you're pre-diabetic." They tried to also put me on insulin and I told them to kick rocks. 3 months later (2 days ago) my A1C is down to 6.7! Down 4.5 points! I'm hoping in 3 more months I can get it down to 5.5. That's my new goal."

• Lorn
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 2, 2017

"Diagnosed with T2 diabetes Nov 14 2016. Sugar level is 300 A1C is 12 . After a month of taking Metformin 500gm twice a day, by December my blood sugar is 250 did not take another A1C as the doctor plans to get another one by March 2017. Our goal for A1C is at least 7 and blood sugar is 100. So, been trying hard to get 150 off. But, recently been skipping meds as we moved to another house and the holiday season and full time job...it's not easy. Been getting dizzy, cramping is way too much for me that I just don't want to move at all. Yes... losing weight is good because the doctor said I weigh from 165 to 138 and I need to lose at least 20 lbs more. Seriously, right food to eat is what I am still searching."