[lclord]

Yes. I was diagnosed in December 2003. Started on Metformin 500 mg, morning & night. It did cause some intestinal problems initially, but as I lost about 30 kgs. & the side effects were not terribly distressing, I chose to stay on it. In later times, I have been changed to just 1 gram in evening, + Byetta injection pen 1 he before breakfast & lunch, + Diamicron 60 mg in the morning. My current Dr does not like using Metformin because of potential for kidney damage. The latest combination seems to be keeping me stable.

[serialmom12]

Metformin is horrible. My husband took it and it caused severe, uncontrolled diarrhea, stomach pain, nausea and vomiting. He was fine one minute and sick
a minute later with no warning. Ask for something else. Glipizide has worked well. It's cheap with no side effects.

[pooters927]

Ask about invokamet. It is a mix of invokana and metformin. Did wonders for my sugar levels

[nanadiane1352]

I have been on metformin 500 once a day but I do better if I take it before dinner but my numbers are still all over 244 to 87 is the xr better for that or what I am still new to this but it's awful when first started it I felt like crap but it's better now unless like this week no bread sugar or anything to higher it and it makes me feel bad like I'm starving to death 😩

[kathytonylowry]

I have been taking metformin for 2 years now. At first diarrhea was horrible. I was able to discover that if I ate "real meat" chicken beef or pork depending on which of these meats I ate determined when the diarrhea started 15 min guaranteed with beef. 30 with pork or chicken. Once you determine what causes your metformin and diarrhea combination you can help lower your reaction frequency tremendously. I also recommend lean crusine pre packaged meals to make carb counting easier. I have been on it twice a day for a week and half and my numbers have decreased from avg 179-233 in the mornings to 145! And have lost 8 lbs. taking in an average of 150 carbs a day

[19mamabear99]

To k8187, I was on Metformin for about 1 1/2 years. I had good blood glucose levels but started experiencing stomach issues. I was diagnosed with gastroparesis and my diet drastically changed. I became malnourished and my hair was falling out. That's when I found out I was allergic to Metformin. If you are experiencing stomach issues you need to see your doctor. Don't do what I did. If I didn't find out the cause I don't think I would still be alive today.

[cjmahan]

I was prescribed 500 mg 2xs a day. I tried it at first and it gave me the runs so I backed to half of the recommended dose and monitored my carb and or sugar intake. I lost about 10 lbs and have been keeping my BS around 120-130 even when my diet is a bit off

[djenkins51]

I have been on this 1000 twice per day no problems on it I get blood work every 3 months kidney r fine
I also that a chromium 1000 per day it really keeps my weight down

[working2]

I take it. I think it's great! Helps me stay level.

[carlosha]

I have been taken metformin for 7 years without any side effects. It works for me. The key for me was losing weight (26lbs) and moving to a low carb diet to avoid whites such as pasta, rice, bread, cereal. etc. I was able to reduce my medication to 1 500MG twice a day plus 1 glipezide. My BG is in the morning is better now between 70-100 when I exercise the night before. Before, it was 125 and higher. My objective is to reduce doses and eliminate it if possible. Hope helps!