metiformin

[susannah]

1 was given this by my diabetic dr and i had no problems with it,however it was increased in march and i became real sick and the increased amount was stopped ,then given slow release metoformin and was again real sick and as dr had previously advised if the sr one caused problems like last time stop it too,she is going to acess and ring me on wed for a telephone consultation.just wondering if others have had these bad side effects with this med am worried insulin is the only option left.

thanks for taking the time to read my message.
susannah

 

[Caroline]

hello and welcome to the forum.

many of us have had gastric problems with metformin and some still do. You do get over the worst of them in time although some still have effects. I find if I have too many carbs my tummy is out for a couple of days but if I reduce my carbs things settle down.

I hope you feel better soon

 

[Copepod]

Welcome to the forum, Susannah.

Hope the telephon consultation hopes. There are lots of oral medications (tablets) for treating type 2 diabetes, although metformin is vitually always the first one tried. Plus other injectable medications, and insulin - but not everyone needs them, event after many years of type 2 diabetes.