I am an MD, and I have about 300 diabetic patients, and I am myself a diabetic. I prescribe and use metformin. The only side effects of note are intestinal problems, and perhaps some patients are more susceptible than others. To decrease or avoid these problems, take metformin with a meal, and eat plenty of fiber; taking psyllium helps decrease gas. Most people here think that anything that happen...
I took it for polycystic ovary syndrome and being on this medicine almost killed me
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cuznbrent | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/17/2007
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 3.0
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | Patient
10/16/2007
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.3
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I take for PCOS and have gotten pregnant four times on it -- 2 wonderful children, one miscarriage and one ectopic pregnancy.
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tonya | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/15/2007
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.7
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belly pain, sever constant dirahea, light headed.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/10/2007
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 4.7
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Hank | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
10/6/2007
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 4.7
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Significant weight loss in conjuncion with diet and exerise.
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Larsladie | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/5/2007
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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My Dr. prescribed this for me because I am border line. I have used it for 3 weeks and have lost over 7 lbs. I guess it is good for 2 things! He is now raising my dose for an increase of weight loss.
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/4/2007
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 5.0
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
10/3/2007
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 3.7
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Doris | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/3/2007
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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I share the experience with Sharon, another reviewer. I have asthma and the medicine report provided by the walmart pharmacy says that I need additional monitoring of the sugar levels if I take albuterol. I feel that it gives me more low blood sugar than it levels my sugar levels.
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jaymieiris | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
9/30/2007
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 4.3
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i was supposed to take 3 x a day, but doing so gave me severely painful diarrhea, so I cut down to two a day and now I have n o problems. I was told by some that it is good for about a year or so, but loses it's effects after that.
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[email protected] | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/28/2007
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 4.3
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I experienced low blood sugar and stopped my Metformin. I am starting to take it again and a little worried. I have a breathing problem and I'm worried that the Metformin will not work now for me. I have yet to discuss this with my Primary Care doctor. Other than that my experience has more Pro's than Con's. Sharon
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JO QUIN | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
9/26/2007
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 3.3
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EVER THING I EAT OR DRINK FOR 7 MONTHS IS BITTER. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF IT COULD BE THE MEDICATION, OR WHAT. THANKS, JO
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PCOSLady73 | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
9/25/2007
Condition: Other
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I took this for PCOS and Insulin Resistance. Not only did it help me lose a little weight, but it also helped me get regular periods, and eventually I got pregnant! [Got pregnant with my first only after fertility treatments, second pregnancy was all thanks to the Met!] Always use the ER [extended release] version when possible, it's easier on the tummy. Tummy issues faded for me after about 2 weeks or so. If you're taking 4 pills for a total of 2000mg, split it up, 2 at night, 2 in the AM - also easier on the tummy. Read More Read Less
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Terry | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
9/25/2007
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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Using this drug has helped me to maintain my blood sugars to 72 to 104. The only problem has been some increase in gas.
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dhueben | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/24/2007
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been taking Metformin 500 mg once per day for three months. It has been effective for me, it's very cheap, and I had very minor to zero side effects (GI issues).
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Pawan | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
9/20/2007
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 5.0
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
9/19/2007
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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I have had type2 diabetes for years and it was not diagnosed until this year.(2007) I have never felt better in my life and the only side effect I have encountered was diarreah if I ate the wrong foods.
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bjorn | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
9/19/2007
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 4.0
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The medication has helped me keep my 2 month sugarlevel between 5.0-6.2 mmol/L (90- 105 mg/dl)
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ashlyn6 | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/18/2007
Condition: Other
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I took it for polycystic ovary syndrome and being on this medicine almost killed me
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cutie54 | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
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