Glucophage and Sick: What Users Say
Reviews for Glucophage
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- Taken for 10 years or more
- February 27, 2018
For Type 2 Diabetes "Was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 2005. I tried metformin, and it made me deathly ill. I practically lived in the bathroom for the month I tried it the first time. After that, I checked the Internet and found 2 other manufacturers of metformin. Both caused the same reaction. The doctor then tried the 'real' brand Glucophage. I haven't had any problems since then. I am able to control my sugar. However, I haven't been able to get the 'real' Glucophage in over 3 months. It is on long-term back order and not expected for 3 or 4 more months. I will die if necessary before ever going back to the metformin."
- Anonymous
- March 20, 2012
For Type 2 Diabetes "Made me very sick, headache, constant diarrhea, very bad head and chest cold, lower right leg started to swell."
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For Type 2 Diabetes "I've had Type 2 Diabetes for a few years, and have gained over 100 lbs. I have been on Metformin for a month and have lost 28 lbs. Glucophage is amazing, but I will admit at first I was very sick. After about a week, I started to feel normal again."