Newly diagnosed type 2

[SESSYPEE]

Hiya
Can someone help me please?
Newly diagnosed type 2.
On 3rd week of Metformin.
Diarrhoea and vomiting daily.
No appetite.
Can only keep iced water down.
I'm anxious about taking Metformin now.
Got splitting headache x

 

[Leadinglights]

Hiya
Can someone help me please?
Newly diagnosed type 2.
On 3rd week of Metformin.
Diarrhoea and vomiting daily.
No appetite.
Can only keep iced water down.
I'm anxious about taking Metformin now.
Got splitting headache x

Contact your GP or diabetic nurse immediately as it is a well known side affect of metformin, sometimes the slow release version is tolerated better. I hope you were advised to build up the dose slowly so 1 for a couple of weeks then increasing if needed.
The headache is probably because you are dehydrated and your electrolye balance is off, you could try some diorlyte or rehydration sachets.
If you can't speak to your GP then phone 111 for advice.

 

[scotcheggs]

Hiya
Can someone help me please?
Newly diagnosed type 2.
On 3rd week of Metformin.
Diarrhoea and vomiting daily.
No appetite.
Can only keep iced water down.
I'm anxious about taking Metformin now.
Got splitting headache x

Newly diagnosed also not yet on meds, but what you've said does not sound good - def phone GP or 111

 

[Josh DUK]

Hiya
Can someone help me please?
Newly diagnosed type 2.
On 3rd week of Metformin.
Diarrhoea and vomiting daily.
No appetite.
Can only keep iced water down.
I'm anxious about taking Metformin now.
Got splitting headache x

Hello @SESSYPEE ,

Please contact nhs 111/your GP practice and discuss possibly alternatives and side effects. If you feel really unwell, please go to A and E. Please let us know how you get on?

Josh DUK

 

[DaveB]

Hi. Do ask to be swapped to the Slow Release (SR) version of Metformin. It should help a lot with reducing the bowel issues.