Metformin and diarrhea?

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nomorenomore

04/03/2019 at 2:54 AM

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Hello,

I recently started taking metformin 3 x daily. However, I began getting pretty bad stomach pain and the more recently diarreah that does not want to stop. At work, I had to get up from my desk various times to go to the bathroom and it seemed like I may not make it in time or that it was endless. Sorry about the description.

I feel like it has to be the medication because nothing really in my diet or schedule has changed. Has anyone else dealt with this?

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clarence1954

07/04/2019 at 8:18 PM

I switched to Jardiance and have no complaints so far! Talk to your doctor and see if that could be an option for you/

Metformin and diarrhea? https://www.carenity.us/forum/diabetes-type-2/your-opinion-on-type-2-diabetes-treatments/metformin-and-diarrhea-882 2019-07-04 20:18:55

ladenaspurgeon

07/05/2019 at 5:28 PM

Well I am so happy to report that it has been 2 days since I injected the 1.5 unit of Trulicity and no adverse symptoms. I am so excited. My blood sugar was 105 fasting this morning. That is the best reading yet. I am thrilled that I will not have to take insulin as the Trulicity is doing its job to stimulate my pancreas to produce the insulin for me. I am assuming that I had to build up a tolerance for the medication. It took four weeks but I am good to go anywhere without the fear of needing a bathroom ASAP.

Metformin and diarrhea? https://www.carenity.us/forum/diabetes-type-2/your-opinion-on-type-2-diabetes-treatments/metformin-and-diarrhea-882 2019-07-05 17:28:28

LizziB

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03/15/2023 at 7:47 PM

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Hi everyone,

@nomorenomore @Incijali @jaks134 @oklahomagirl @bluesky @ladenaspurgeon @clarence1954

How are you doing today?

How is Metformin working for you? How are the side effects? I encourage you all to report your experiences with your treatments using our new feature: https://member.carenity.us/medications

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Metformin and diarrhea? https://www.carenity.us/forum/diabetes-type-2/your-opinion-on-type-2-diabetes-treatments/metformin-and-diarrhea-882 2023-03-15 19:47:43