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Reducing Metformin Dose

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donnarob

donnarob

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Hi there,

Has anyone encountered side effects coming down a dose with Metformin? My doc has reduced my daily intake from 1000mg to 500mg and since then, I've had a very upset stomach, almost identical type symptoms to the side effects when I started Metformin. Maybe it's my imagination, but i'm suffering from headache, stomach cramps, and excessive gas.

Can anyone enlighten me?

Donna :confused:
 
I don't know, it does sound counter intuitive! But perhaps the drop in dose has given you some withdrawal side-effects because your body has been used to the higher dose? Hope things settle soon! 🙂
 
hey i was reduced after an initail dose of 1500mg a day to 500mg after 3 months from DX ...dont remember any side effects but do remember feeling sooo much better x i was told by my DSN that I was doing too well !😱 ..i have recently had to increase again but all good now x good luck 🙂
 
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