Metformin and chest infection

[Spangle0581]

Hi Everyone . Hope we are all doing ok ? Bit of a random question but have been on metformin since Jan 22 . Had chest infection which i am getting over and i dont seem to be tolerating my metformin ? Would the antibiotics or medication been upsetting my stomach x

 

[Lucyr]

Upset stomach is a common side effect of antibiotics, it should have been mentioned in the leaflet in the packet

Antibiotics - Side effects

The most common side effects of antibiotics affect the digestive system. These occur in around 1 in 10 people.

www.nhs.uk

 

[DaveB]

If you think the Metformin is part of the cause of the stomach upset get the script changed to the the Slow Release version Metformin SR if not already on that.

 

[Leadinglights]

Antibiotics not only target the infection but can also upset the gut microflora. Having live yoghurt helps to restore that.

 

[Spangle0581]

Antibiotics not only target the infection but can also upset the gut microflora. Having live yoghurt helps to restore that.

Any particular yoghurt or does it matter x

 

[Leadinglights]

Any particular yoghurt or does it matter x

It must be one that specifically says with LIVE cultures usually a cocktail of 3 or 4 different ones.

Something like this one
Yeo Valley Organic Natural Creamy Bio Live Yogurt

 

[Spangle0581]

It must be one that specifically says with LIVE cultures usually a cocktail of 3 or 4 different ones.

Something like this one
Yeo Valley Organic Natural Creamy Bio Live Yogurt

Thank you

 

[Spangle0581]

It must be one that specifically says with LIVE cultures usually a cocktail of 3 or 4 different ones.

Something like this one
Yeo Valley Organic Natural Creamy Bio Live Yogurt

thank you