Metformin for Type 2 Diabetes User Reviews (Page 2)

• Pow...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• June 2, 2019

Metformin "I was taking Glucophage for a number of years, and the only side effect was diarrhea at least 1 to 2 times daily. It kept my blood sugar in the low 100s. I finally lost about 60 lbs, and I no longer have diabetes even though my grandmother and mother had type 2 on insulin, and my brother now has it."

• Anonymous
• February 6, 2012

Metformin "I've been taking this medicine for a month today. I have seen a significant and favorable drop in my blood sugar. However, I've never felt sicker in my entire life. Every day since starting this, I've been nauseous, even to the point of vomiting. I find that I now have motion sickness and since I take public transport, I sometimes have to get off the bus to vomit. I always have diarrhea. I sometimes have fever symptoms, chills along with a feeling of being very cold, and terrible headaches. I've also become quite anxious, restless, and moody, which may be a side effect of these side effects. I've lost 12 lbs and I find myself eating less, which is awesome but I'm ALWAYS nauseous, which is why I have no appetite."

• yie...
• October 5, 2014

Metformin "Glucophage XR 500mg or 1000mg tabs (I either take 2 - 500mg tabs in the morning and 2 - 500mg tabs with dinner/supper, or I take 1 - 1000mg tab in the morning and 1 - 1000mg tab with dinner/supper). I totally love this medicine. It's been one of the best medicines that I have ever taken to help keep my blood sugars under control! Unlike the generic Metformin, which really messed me up and was my worst nightmare! Nobody would listen to me: my doctors, my pharmacists, the emergency room, my therapist, my psychiatrist, and especially Medicaid and Medicare Part D! So, against medical advice, I quit taking generic Metformin. A year and a half later, they put me back on Glucophage XR! Life became wonderful again!"

• Sil...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 5, 2012

"An excellent medicine. I had hyperinsulinemia and was consuming vast amounts of sugar daily to keep my sugar from dropping, then suddenly my sugar readings became higher and higher every morning. Diagnosed with diabetes. Was given Metformin, no more carb/sugar cravings, no more lows and highs, I have been taking it for 5 weeks and I have lost 15 lbs. I had ZERO side effects. I feel GREAT!"

• Dia...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 21, 2024

"Only been taking this a couple of days, so will come back & review after longer-term use. But just wanted to provide some reassurance for anyone who is putting off taking metformin because they’re in fear of the side effects. I’m one of those that’ll avoid medication, mostly in case they make me feel out of sorts mentally. However, 2 days taking these, there wasn’t anything like that going on at all. The only side effects I have are what I was warned about by my GP, i.e., slight loss of appetite, going to the loo a bit more (one bout of crazy diarrhea so far!)… some mini waves of slight nausea too but nothing that made me feel ill, though. I’ve been told this settles down in a couple of weeks or so. I feel so much better from taking them already."

• Met...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 21, 2023

"I started taking the immediate-release version about 3 weeks ago. My doctor started me on it because I've been pre-diabetic for 10 years, to prevent diabetes. I take 500 MG 1x daily (at night with dinner). I have had no significant side effects other than a mildly headache about 30 minutes after I take it, but it goes away on its own. I crush it and put it in milk or juice. I'm also doing weight watchers (app) and exercising 6 days a week. It definitely curbs my appetite. My weight went from 213 lbs to 204 lbs so far; I hope it keeps going down! We'll see if my A1C and blood sugar levels are going down at my Spring physical exam. I've tried every weight loss program there is. This time I feel like it's sustainable. I feel good, have more energy, eat well and I don't have to starve or obsess about eating. The medication definitely takes the edge off and is helping me lose weight and be healthier."

• Cha...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 16, 2016

"This drug can kill you. One of the worst reactions to a medication that I've ever experienced. Last Saturday, I could hardly walk out of a store as the muscle contractions grew worse and the pressure in my chest increased. An ER visit followed and a week later, I am still weak. It did not get out of my system in 24, 48, or 72 hours. Watch this drug closely when you are given it for treatment, especially if you have already had physical symptoms that are similar to some of its side effects. And yes, I had diarrhea, spasms which ran up into my torso, and nausea but I tried working through it all. I could barely lift my arms last Saturday and I was in pain from my feet to the top of my head. There was no comfortable place."

• Mar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 28, 2022

"From the get-go, I had stomach pain, severe nausea, diarrhea, and I was on 500 mg a day. After a month of feeling miserable, I quit taking it. I reversed my diabetes through a ketovore diet and walking. A1C went from 7 to 5.4 in three months."

• RX ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 27, 2020

"My doctor put me on Metformin after telling him I am very sensitive to all RX. Long story short, I wound up hospitalized for pancreatitis. Be wary of these medical doctors, they don't listen or care. P.S. His next recommendation was a diabetic drug that has a propensity to cause UTI. I am managing with diet and exercise."

• Anonymous
• November 9, 2009

"I have been using Metformin for 3 months to aggressively treat my pre-diabetic condition. Together with a lower-carb (185-200 mg per day/1700 calories) I have lost 29 pounds. This is about double the weight loss rate I had on the diet alone. The only side effect I have experienced is a loose stool once or twice a week. Definitely a good trade-off! I am a 49-year-old female, moderately active who has had a hysterectomy."

• Dee...
• April 28, 2014

Metformin "I have been taking Glucophage XR for 4 weeks. The first couple of weeks, it made me very sick. I was told this was normal and to try to hold out and the side effects would stop. They seemed to, and then the dose was increased, and I am sick again. It works really well to get my sugar down. Before I started, it was an average of 146 or 6.7 for A1C. Now the average is 101. Since it is working, I am going to hold on for a few more weeks. I have been told that some people get used to it much faster than I have, and some people take a few months."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 8, 2015

"I was diagnosed with prediabetes about a month ago. Not sure how it's helping my blood sugar because I haven't been rechecked yet, but I have not had any bad side effects at all and have lost 5 lbs. That's pretty good considering I lost it over the holidays without even trying when I usually would have gained weight!"

• All...
• November 1, 2015

"I am on slow-release metformin (1500 mg), and since changing away from the regular type 12 years ago, I have had zero loose bowels. You must insist to have a chance to try this much better version if frequently bothered by the standard pills. Even more important, please look up this fairly obscure nutritional cap... PTEROSTILBENE. It has proven to be a near miracle to free me from diabetes symptoms. I still take metformin, and only a doctor can put you on that med. But it works pretty darn well... but if you take metformin along with PTEROSTILBENE, diabetes is largely controlled. Almost like a true cure... except you have to continue both. Pterostilbene is found in the skin of blueberries and a few other plant sources. I take 2 50mg caps daily. Morning and night."

• Bob...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 24, 2020

"Metformin was recently added to my Type 2 diabetes meds. I take 2000 mg a day in divided doses with each meal. It's rough on the stomach for sure. I'm 62. Seems to keep my sugar levels well controlled, and it helps you lose weight. Get some Zofran from your doctor to help with the nausea. Will update my experience in a few months. God bless."

• LMM...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 19, 2014

"I am a 53-year-old female, have Type 2 diabetes. I was on metformin for 4 years with good control, then developed stomach problems (24/7 nausea). I have a new endocrinologist, and he recommended metformin ER. After two days, I no longer experience the stomach upset. Overall, I am very happy with the medication."

• Anonymous
• January 26, 2009

Metformin "I consider Glucophage a successful treatment because it has been prescribed to me for ten years and I've had no adverse effects at all. Aside from favorable blood sugar results, I don't even feel the drug is in my system."

• DAL...
• May 23, 2017

"I'm actually prediabetic. I've been on this drug for 3 weeks. I've lost 9 pounds. I saw my doctor today because things taste very salty to me. I'm having wild dreams, sweats then cold, and absolutely no appetite. We talked, and I'm going to continue for another 10 days until I'm seen again. Does anyone else on this medication experience any of what I am?"

• Mar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 18, 2019

"I was prescribed metformin 500 mg twice a day. After a week, I looked nine months pregnant from bloating. Also experienced flu-like symptoms: lower intestinal cramping, low backache, stomach pain, fatigue, generally feeling bad, low energy. I quit and went on to try other drugs but could only tolerate Januvia, with moderate success; now insurance won't cover it, and I'm on Basaglar insulin with the only side effect of weight retention/almost impossible to lose. I'm so annoyed that doctors, nurse practitioners, and pharmacists pump up all these drugs and how great they are without telling you about side effects, then show no empathy to you when you tell them you're having them. One provider even asked if I was imagining side effects!"

• Val...
• February 21, 2020

Metformin "I changed from regular metformin as I could not tolerate a higher dose, and my A1C was up at 9.7. I have now been on Glumetza for a few weeks, and my readings at home have been much better, with no side effects. I also lost 14 lbs in weight. I believe my A1C will be well below 7.0 in April."

• Anonymous
• March 28, 2012

Metformin "I had diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, headaches, and muscle pain. It did not control my blood sugar either. I never want to feel like that again. But, on the other hand, my husband is able to take it with no side effects, and it keeps his blood sugar between 90 and 130."

• Hol...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 14, 2015

"I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes about 6 weeks ago. On Metformin twice a day for 4 weeks, carbs not over 130 per day with meal plan & snacks according to MyPlate guidelines. I keep a daily diary, recording the date & time of meals, content with carb counts. I'm doing this to help me see how what I eat translates to blood glucose levels which I was taking frequently the first two weeks, now once AM fasting. As a 65-year-old woman, VERY obese, never had a high blood sugar until this year. My highest blood sugars were in the 300s and an A1C of 9.8. With changes in diet and Metformin, my last fasting blood sugar was 104. I've lost 20 lbs, with no diarrhea or stomach upsets at all, but dramatic disinterest in eating, portions seem too big now. I sure needed benefits Metformin is giving!"

• Gir...
• May 9, 2017

"Been taking Metformin for type 2 diabetes for more than 10 years. Over the last five years, my memory has gotten so bad that I almost can't function at work. I am dizzy, anxious, cold, and often confused. My doctor said it was not due to the Metformin. I lowered my dose myself, and the coldness stopped and other symptoms improved slightly. A year later, they were even worse. I cut my pills in half to reduce my dose again, and most of the symptoms went away. Now that I have been on this reduced dose a while, the symptoms are slowly coming back. I won't be taking Metformin anymore. It is a terrible way to live, not being able to remember what someone just said to you, where you left off counting, or how to get to the store. I am only 44."

• blu...
• March 13, 2008

"I have found this medicine for type 2 to work extremely well. I have had to use many other meds for my type 2 diabetes, and found myself on one heck of a roller coaster ride with high and low and no middle ground. This particular med is great for me, and it helps keep my appetite in control. The appetite issue is from another med that I will not mention."

• mar...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• November 14, 2023

"I've been taking Metformin for 10 plus years now. It gets hectic when I eat too many carbs because the side effects are severe (but harmless). I found out I had B12, B1, and B9 deficiency due to taking Metformin and drinking too much coffee. It is something you need to have checked while on Metformin. I lose about 2 pounds a month and I'm slowly getting back to normal weight. I recommend Metformin to anyone who has the resolve to stick to a low carb diet. It works great."

• mar...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• April 17, 2025

"I take the maximum daily dose of metformin and have done so for years. Never had any abdominal side effects. However, I have one serious side effect that is very annoying, it causes repetitive auditory hallucinations for about 45 minutes after I take it. Starts the minute it gets in my bloodstream. Kind of like being in a trance. Unfortunately, it is the only medicine that will lower my glucose level. The only way I can stop the hallucinations is to eat when they start - which runs my glucose numbers right up again and kind of defeats the purpose. Over a period of hours, it does lower my blood sugar levels."