have been on Metformin for about 1 months. My Dr. Starters with a SMALL dose 1pill before MEAls and my llévela evento down.

I have been on Metphormin for a little over a year & the only thing that I have found is that some days I go to the restroom more than others. I think that it depends on what I have eaten that day or from the day before that may cause me to go more. I take mine with my meal & I am fine.

I'm still in the experimental stages of trying to find the right dosage of metformin and if I can tolerate the higher doses. At the lower doses of the instant release I have had success over the period of two months when taken during supper. Then I was given a combination of metformin and Januvia extended release, called Janumet XR, at a higher dose (100/1000) and began to have problems with gas buildup in my lower G.I. and the feeling of my lower intestines being packed full. A very uncomfortable feeling. I'm now going to go back to attempt the 500mg metformin instant release twice a day. I think the extended release in the Janumet was the problem.
Metformin is effective in lowering my glucose levels so I would really like to find a form and dose that I can tolerate.

I took metformin for years I accepted occasional D as part of life and also constant heart burn.About 6 months ago the big D became unbearable explosive and very embarrassing.I stopped the metformin my D went away along with my heartburn.Somebody on thread suggested Glucophage which I believe is the the brand name for metformin.I tried Glucophage and had the same problems.I am now on levimere and Januvia and have not had the BG results I had with Metformin but I can't go back.Any professional suggestions?

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I guess I am lucky, Just started 3 weekd ago, I am on 1000mg a day but I split 500 in the morning before breakfast and 500 before bed so far no D. my average is 115 for 3 week period, also I am new to T2 but is this ok?


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I've been taking Metformin 1000mg twice a day and Glipizide 10mg in the morning. The big D issues have subsided but I am having problems with my BG getting too low mid day. I've cut back on carbs and no sweets. Can't seem to find the right balance.

I'm new to metformin. It's help me for about 2 months. Now suddenly I'm glucose is rising. Fasting from 120 to 159. Usually all day it's about 110. Now it's no lower then 140. I don't understand. I have been sick but now I'm better.

I have found that I take one pepto capsule in the morning and the stomach and D issues pretty much go away this is the pill not the chewable YMMV

I had really terrible bathroom issues with Metformin. It was interfering with my life! Endocrinologist switched me to Glucophage XR. At first, I had some issue, but not nearly as bad as with Metformin. After about 3 weeks, no problems at all. I do limit my carb intake to about 30grams per meal. Not sure what would happen if I ate more carbs.... Ask about switching to an extended release formula.

I tried Metformin briefly to reduce my total daily dose of insulin (I'm T1) and while I didn't have diarrhea issues, I got SEVERE gas - it was embarrassing and pretty terrible - I gave it a solid 6 month try but ultimately decided it wasn't worth it.