Metformin: Side effects and when to stop --- #diabetes #t2d #health #medicine

#diabetes #health #medicine #metformin
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SUMMARY:

In this mini-video, we will talk about:

What are the most common side effects of metformin? Which side effects may happen on long-term use? And, when you should not use metformin?

When people begin taking metformin, they commonly experience gastrointestinal side effects such as nausea, metallic taste in the mouth, loss of appetite, and even diarrhea.

Some of these can be minimized by taking metformin right after a meal. Diarrhea usually stops after a few days of continued treatment with diabetes.

If these symptoms are severe, which may rarely be the case, you should talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

You should also reach out to your doctor if you experience dizziness, weakness, sweating or body rash as these are rare.

The most serious and fatal side effect of metformin is the build-up of lactic acid in the blood— known as lactic acidosis. However, do not let this scare you as this is rare but can happen due to overdose or in people with kidney impairment.

So far we’ve discussed the side-effects of metformin. What about the problems that may occur with the long-term use of this medication?

When you continue using metformin for years, your doctor may monitor vitamin B12 levels during annual visits. This is because long term use of metformin can deplete your Vitamin B12 reserves and lead to anemia.

Let’s also talk about when you should stop taking this medication?

If you are allergic to metformin or even the inactive ingredients in metformin, you should not use metformin.

Also, if you are planning to have a contrast X-ray, metformin should be stopped. Therefore, ask your doctor on when to stop and resume metformin.

Have you experienced any other side effects? What did you do to minimize them? Let us know in the comments section.

Your experience may be extremely helpful to others.
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BACKGROUND:

This mini-video is a part of video series on metformin that covers the following topics:

- What is metformin?

- How does metformin work?

- When to take metformin?

- What are the most common side effects of metformin?

- When you should not use metformin?

- Metformin and alcohol - What's the relation?

- Can using metformin make you fat or lose weight?

- And, answers to other questions that you may have.
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IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: The content on this channel is intended for general education only and should not be relied upon for personal diagnosis or treatment.
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[perfectbudz]

I've been on metforman since March and I said the benefits very much outweigh the draw backs. I've lost a lot of weight and I feel so much better.

[margaretjames]

I took it for a year and never stopped being too tired. Could not get my work done. And also stopped being able to resist sweets. Now I’m trying a blood sugar monitor and intermittent fasting.

[williammcclelland]

I was on metformin for two years. I developed continuous explosive diarrhea that affected every single aspect of my life. I told my doctor that I refuse to take it anymore and he put me on insulin. Being on insulin sucks but metformin was ruining my entire life by chaining me to a toilet.

[debbiehatley]

Made me nauseous all day and night every time I took it...when I didn't take it, the nausea went away. Took with meals and tried different times of the day. Diarrhea finally went away, but nausea didn't.

[cecelianieves]

My doctor never toll me anything i stop it and i feel batter..now.👍

[Mindyobiz-fyef]

Just stopped taking my half pill of 250mgs per day. Lost 32 pounds in 4 months. My blood sugars began to get too low at night. Intermittent fasting is key. Now adjusting to being awake constantly, hopefully that will end soon.

[Lorilynn]

I just started this med as well..Im 64 and overweight which I have been since I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism. Have done aerobics, speed walking 2 miles twice a day for 5 days. Did this for 5 yrs..lost some inches but never got under 210 lbs ..Im 5'4. So can they explain that?! Now we have this damn virus to deal with. I feel horrible on metformin. And why are we given something that side effects make us feel worse than better?? I have had horrible diarrhea..never know when its gonna hit or if I will make it to a bathroom! If this med is going to cause me more health problems I will quit taking it. I have done everything to lose weight..snake diet..intermittent fasting..nutri system, you name it. I wouldn't even cook but I have a husband..lol thinking about sleeve surgery but people say that doesn't always work but I know a few who look great! Metformin is not for me! Dizziness, sweating, nausea & diarrhea from hell!

[VegasLady]

I quit taking that shit, because it made me nauseous and gave me horrible stomach cramps. Don't take metformin, and if you are STOP. It's not good for your liver, but no medical professional will tell you that.

[lucinaluckey]

Metformin made it hard for me to refuse sweets as it made me crave it after I took it. Muscle and bone pain. Extreme tiredness and feelings of inadequacy.

[jitendrapandya]

Initially I used to take one tablet a day, & then twice a day, & then had problems of severe itching in my body including scalp, loss of appetite in the evening, & feeling nausea, severe headache, chest pain at times, problems of gas & bloating & eventually stopped this medication.

[sierraforever]

I was on 500 mg once a day. I only had GI problems for about 2 days. My sugar seemed to jump around a lot. It made my sugar drop really fast and it made the enzymes in my liver raise.

[heatherschaeffer]

I started this drug last night. I almost lost it in my car driving. I pulled over to have diahria and vomitting f 3 hrs, I am thinking my doctors are piosing me. I am going to an herbalist I am so done with theses doctor's.

[KayFaye]

I take it not prescribed for weight loss. It's not working alone but with small workouts with it works great

[ruth]

My husband has been taking it, but has had severe diarrhea. He is trying something natural called Berberine 500 mg. 3 times a day. It has brought his glucose levels down even better. Still checking it out but so far so good. If you try it be sure to monitor your glucose levels. He gradually reduced the metphormine.

[ronnie]

Metformin makes me have very bad stomach pain and cramping, then I have to urgently go to the bathroom which guess what? diarrhea happens. I am releaved of the pain after I go. The problem is you never know when you are going to have these side effects. It can happen at work( which is not good) at home, or driving my car. ( there is no toilet in my car) LOL. So if I know I am going somewhere important, I don't take it, to avoid the aggravation and the pain. It does not help the pain if I take it after a meal either. It does make you lose weight ( the hard way) but the side effects do not help matters.

[lindaalkire]

I stopped taking metformin this weekend, (6 weeks of) Nausea, loss of appetite followed by vomiting.. I reported discontinuing to my Dr. I Will monitor B.S. and report any unexceptionable changes. I hope I am one of the lucky ones who can control with a life style change, I am motivated.

[ilovesmoothieking]

Type two diabetic used metformin for years just had horrible gastric issues. Needed to be close to the bathroom always. After awhile I developed allergic reactions and had to stop using it. I’m allergic to sulfa drugs. (Antibiotics and slow release medicines) my pharmacist told me to stay away from metformin because it is closely related. I get hives and swelling of lips and mouth.

[ItsJoey]

It’s give me the same side effect every fricking day. When I started it I felt fine. 11 months later I feel awful after taking one. What do I do? I’m a T2 diabetic and I’ve tried to stop taking it for a few days and an hour ago(3am) my blood sugar was 66

[maddigotnojams]

Just got through puking my guts out before watching this video. I’m a week into this medication and I want to quit already. 🙃

[takethisguntandshoveit]

The nausea and vomiting is unreal. Projectile vomit at home, at work. I have to duck into closets at work a lot.
I told my Dr and he put me on gradual acting, but it’s the same. Ugh.