Metformin tolerance question

[Karen999]

Hi
Anyone managed a good medication exchange. Metformin and me don't seem to be getting on. But all the tablets look like they have side effects. So is it the devil you know.?

 

[Nayshiftin]

Hi
Anyone managed a good medication exchange. Metformin and me don't seem to be getting on. But all the tablets look like they have side effects. So is it the devil you know.?

Can be but i did better on Empagliflozin it depends on what issues you have. Also what your provider is prepared to try.

 

[Nayshiftin]

On the other hand, depending on your HbA1c levels the low-carb approach is a really good way without medication.

 

[everydayupsanddowns]

Sorry to hear Metformin isn’t suiting you @Karen999

Some side effects may read as being similar, but there’s no way of knowing if you might be affected without giving a different medication a go.

Not everyone gets every common side effect noted on every box. Some are able to switch and find the new meds suits them much better.

What options are you considering?

 

[Karen999]

Can be but i did better on Empagliflozin it depends on what issues you have. Also what your provider is prepared to try.

Thanks I'll look it up

Can be but i did better on Empagliflozin it depends on what issues you have. Also what your provider is prepared t

Sorry to hear Metformin isn’t suiting you @Karen999

Some side effects may read as being similar, but there’s no way of knowing if you might be affected without giving a different medication a go.

Not everyone gets every common side effect noted on every box. Some are able to switch and find the new meds suits them much better.

What options are you considering?

I'm not sure, 4 slow release Metformin were giving me hypos and stomach cramps 3 I'm not so bad on but still a bit nauseous and my BG is higher generally. But there now thinking the Metformin is blocking my thyroxine uptake. I'm nervous to try something new because I seem very reactive to meds.

 

[Nayshiftin]

Thanks I'll look it up



I'm not sure, 4 slow release Metformin were giving me hypos and stomach cramps 3 I'm not so bad on but still a bit nauseous and my BG is higher generally. But there now thinking the Metformin is blocking my thyroxine uptake. I'm nervous to try something new because I seem very reactive to meds.

I am too but you must tolerate them to be on 4. We really can only say what works for ourselves. I should have said to see your provider as they know what will and what will not work for you. I think if you are having hypos I would see who takes care of your diabetes GP nurse or specialist. I hope you get sorted out soon. I know thyroid problems are not pleasant. So that alone might cause problems. Unfortunately, no one tick-box drug suits everyone thankfully there is always something to try.

 

[JITR]

@Karen999
Have you considered diet only? Might be your be best bet.

 

[Totalwar]

I worried about Metformin maybe causing vitamin B12 deficiency.so would like to find is there alternative?

I been on it for years and take 2grams a day and in rare cases can cause DKA which I read on the leaflet that comes with the medication.

 

[Nayshiftin]

I worried about Metformin maybe causing vitamin B12 deficiency.so would like to find is there alternative?

I been on it for years and take 2grams a day and in rare cases can cause DKA which I read on the leaflet that comes with the medication.

If you read all the side effects on all drugs they cover themselves for most scenarios. Tis like in hospital side effect of an operation you can die but most still never do thankfully.
If you have your bloods checked most practices do a full blood count for things like this. Mine do anyway. Often they will see your B12 is good or bad and treat appropriately.
I suspect most diabetic drugs to cover things like hypos and DKA as its part of diabetes when it goes wrong .
If you need to stop a drug see your provider its part of the contract between you and your Provider.
Medication is only good if taken responsibly and that means going to who provides it and discuss your concerns.

 

[Totalwar]

Ya see GP Monday thanks for the reply.

 

[Nayshiftin]

Ya see GP Monday thanks for the reply.

Hope you get the answers you need. Let us know how it goes. Others look
on and can often relate

 

[TrevA]

I used to get terrible diarrhoea on normal Metformin, not all the time but about once a fortnight. I swapped to slow release Metformin and the problem has gone away. I am on the highest dose - 2000mg a day.

 

[Totalwar]

I seen GP what info found out about metformin is right but will not change it for something else or there not anything to replace it.