Metformin Questions (Page 3)

Metformin - How Can I control The Explosive Diarrhea?

I'm taking 1000 mg Metformin in a.m. and 1000 mg Metformin in p.m. and having 4 - 6 episodes of explosive explosive diarrhea 4 - 6 times a a day. I try to control it with 4 - 5 Imodium a day. Does anyone else have this problem and if so, what can be done to alleviate this problem. Currently I... read more

Metformin - unable to lose weight before medication?

I see a lot of women who are happy with their weight loss results while on metformin, but I notice it is also in conjuction with a lifestyle change in diet and exercise. What I'd like to know is this: is there anyone out there (I know there must be) in their early 20's who, like me, has... read more

I no longer can afford my Lantus that I take at bedtime. Can I take an extra metformin dose?

I take metformin 1000 twice daily. Can I increase my metformin or take it 3 times daily to make up for the lantus?

Diabetes, Type 2 - Shoud I take metformin if I don't have diabetes type 2? I'm just borderline?

My doctor prescribed metformin. One tablet twice a day, but after reading about this medicine I'm confused because it says that is for diabetes type 2. And according to my doctor I'm just borderline. I started taking it, and so far the only side effect is diarrhea, and the problem is that... read more

Is it safe to take Metformin with Ibuprofen?

Is it safe will taking a course of metformin to take painkillers such as ibuprofen? My wife is currently on a course of metformin and has bad pains in her teeth with her wisdom tooth. Is it safe to take ibuprofen while still taking metformin?

Can Metformin have the side effect of depression?

The only new medication this particular patient has been taking is Metformin. Since taking this drug pt has experienced panic attacks and depression. Both the anxiety and depression were not present prior to the use of Metformin.

Viibryd and teeth grinding?

I am on my third week of this and want to know if it causes teeth grinding? This is happening while awake and my jaw is starting to hurt. I dont know if this is also happening while I am asleep. This is my only new med in 3 months. No other side effects so can only think its this one but its not... read more

Does the diabetic pill Metformin work immediately?

Can someone tell me if the diabetic drug (pill) Metformin starts to work right away or does it take time?

Can you drink alcohol while on metformin?

I'm going on holiday, is it all right to have an alcoholic drink?

How much sugar can you ingest while taking metformin before the abdominal side effects kick in?

Metformin Allergy?

I'm pre-diabetic, and I've been this way many years. So as a precaution my Dr gave me Metformin 500 mg. On the 3rd day I had an allergic reaction. I was itchy all over, and I felt slightly short of breath for several hours. I've stopped taking it and those symptoms are gone. One... read more

Diabetes, Type 2 - I would like to know if a blood sugar level of 136 can be treated with just diet?

... and exercise. I have COPD and I take Spiriva, Zyban and Albuterol and I am scared to take the medicines (Metformin 1000 mg and Pravastatin 40mg tabs) that my doctor gave me because of all of the side effects and drug interactions.

Metformin - How quickly will I feel relief from my symtoms?

I have been prescribed Metformin and I am wondering, how soon after beginning this medication, will I start to feel relief from the symptoms of my diabetes. Being insulin resistant I feel worse after eating yet if I don't eat I feel bad too. So I would like to know if this starts working right... read more

Diabetes, Type 2 - I was diagnosed with diabetes type 2 and placed on metformin 500mg/day?

... But I hv heard that the recommended dose is 500mg. bd. Which is the correct one?

Can metformin cause lower back pain?

I stearted metformin 500mg. twice a day last week and since i have had very painful lower back pain. WAS ON ONE 500MG.METFORMIN BEFORE THAT BUT SLOW RELEASE AND MY READING WAS TOO HIGH.IT WAS 52.