Experiences with Metformin

My blood sugar levels didn't fall accordingly. But definitely noticed the side effects: nausea, stomach and bowel problems, no appetite, bitter taste in my mouth. Two days later I stopped and the side effects had completely disappeared. Despite not eating properly I haven't lost any weight. Now I'm switching to another medicine to bring my blood sugar levels down, alongside exercise and diet. I...
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My blood sugar levels on 1 then 2 and now 3 x per day still flip between 9 and 7, average is 8.4. Actually not as bad a result as without pills. Irregular bowel movements with cramps. Read about heart problems associated with long-term use and that's why I want to stop.
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I've been using metformin for 11 years, first 2 x 500 and the last 6 months 3 x 500. it is not possible for me to live a normal life. Before 12:00 noon I can't leave the house: going to the toilet 4 to 5 times. And then sometimes it goes on into the afternoon. When I do have to go out in the morning, I don't take any metformin the day before, or on the day that I need to go out. I'm going to st...
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Right from the beginning I had problems going to the toilet (diarrhoea). Now, after so many years, I can only go outside if I've taken 3 loperamide capsules. Tiredness and no motivation to do anything. Trying to convince my GP to let me try something else than metformin. But no joy yet. I'm going to increase the pressure because I have so had enough of this. I feel like I have no life any more....
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After being diagnosed with "Diabetes Mellitus Type 2" (2011) started taking Metformin. To start of with I was on 2 x 250 mg a day but quickly increased to 3 x 850 mg. At this dose, my glucose levels are perfectly under control. I've have bowel problems from day 1. They were getting worse and in 2015, when I was on holiday in England, I needed acute medical intervention. My large intestine seeme...
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