Metformin for Insulin Resistance Syndrome User Reviews (Page 3)
Brand names: Glumetza
Reviews for Metformin
- Mim...
- July 12, 2021
"I have been on metformin 500 mg since 2015, weighed 212 pounds at 5 feet 2. I was exercising at a gym 2 hours a day, 5 days a week. This was pre-pandemic, I kept a food, weight, and exercise diary. The doctor prescribed a dose of three 500 mg tablets of metformin a day, 1 pill to be taken with each meal. I don't eat 3 meals a day, I only eat when my tummy growls. I eat protein, salad with oil and vinegar. Absolutely no wine or alcohol. I eliminated carbs with the exception of fresh fruit. Experienced extreme gas, bloating, and felt terrible since 2015. I have lost 72 pounds, and my doctor wishes for me to continue taking one metformin 500 mg a day. I declined and haven't taken it for the past 3 days, and my husband noticed I was happier, perkier, and had more energy. I never felt this suppressed my appetite, this medicine made me sick with diarrhea, the most vile gas, bloating, and most recently throwing up bile. I live on salads alone with my own homemade dressing of balsamic vinegar and oil."
- Cat...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- September 7, 2022
"I have PCOS and cancer hovering over my left ovary. I have been teetering on the edge of type II diabetes for 15 years. Which is odd because I consume very little sugar. Mostly because I am allergic to everything. My doc insisted I go on metformin. Everything was fine for 2 months ... then gobs of hair started to fall out. Now I can't get it to stop. Trying Spiro, which has helped. I did lose 5 pounds, but hardly worth my hair. I am not a drug person, so I am now going back to basics, and I am doing desiccated everything. Which includes ovaries, liver, kidney, etc. All bovine. Many supplements and some raw liver from the butcher only. Never felt better."
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- tia...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- January 19, 2014
"I started taking this medication about 3 months ago because I'm prediabetic. I had no side effects and it has worked great."
- Jul...
- October 6, 2015
"Metformin can be harsh on the stomach, but if it does not agree with you after a few weeks, please, please, please ask for the slow-release version, your problems will be solved."
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Your review helps others make informed decisions.- jay...
- May 1, 2015
Metformin "Excellent med. Tolerate perfectly. Very much improves my glucose intolerance. Improves my mood as well and high improvement in my quality of life."
- Dan...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- November 20, 2020
"I got prescribed metformin due to being overweight. I have been on it for about 6 months. I have managed to lose 15 kg, followed by walking 1 hour a day, 4 times a week. I feel a lot better."
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- Mal...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- August 17, 2020
"So far, I have lost 16 kg by taking Metformin and combining diet and exercise. Very happy."
- arn...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- April 11, 2016
Metformin "Blood glucose and HbA1C were normal. LDL cholesterol and triglycerides were low, HDL cholesterol increased. There was weight loss with metformin."
- rrr...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 23, 2023
"So far so good, no side effects. 500 mg once a day. Been on it for a month, haven't changed my eating habits and lost 5 pounds."
- Jim...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- September 21, 2023
"This has lowered my A1C. For me, I have found taking Vitamin D while taking metformin has reduced diarrhea. I think I am experiencing much increased depression as a result of the drug. No weight loss."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- March 19, 2014
Metformin "Side effects had a tremendous role in decreasing quality of life."
- Bra...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 24, 2020
"Been on it for 3 days and feel so sick: headaches, body aches, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, and overall just feel terrible. Dr. said give it a week, so we will see in a week if I still feel sick."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- July 16, 2017
"Stomach pain, nausea, weakness, lethargy."
- Spu...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- May 21, 2018
"Side effects are stomach pains, queasiness, cold sweats, and nightmares."
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"In general, I have loose stools, but while on the drug, a sneeze or cough and I would soil myself. This became such a problem I didn't want to leave the house. I never lost any weight during my time on this medication."