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Side effects of glucophage: Any feeback?

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diabetic12

05/18/2022 at 2:28 PM

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Hello,

I have been taking glucophage for 5 years, 500mg 2x/dr and I always have side effects (chronic diarrhea). Is there anything I can do to avoid it? Everytime I talk to my doctor, he trivializes the situation saying there aren't really any solutions or alternatives.

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Berthe.N

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07/21/2022 at 2:54 PM

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Hi @diabetic12,

Thank you for opening this discussion.

Have you been through the same situation? How did you cope? Would you mind sharing your tips?

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Take care,
Berthe

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Side effects of glucophage: Any feeback? https://www.carenity.us/forum/diabetes-type-2/your-opinion-on-type-2-diabetes-treatments/side-effects-of-glucophage-any-opinions-4385 2022-07-21 14:54:00

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03/11/2023 at 8:42 PM

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Hi @diabetic12

How are you doing today?

How has your situation been with glucophage? We have recently launched a feature where you can review your medication: https://member.carenity.us/medications

Leave your rating and let everyone know of your side effects.

Take care,

Lizzi from the Carenity team

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Side effects of glucophage: Any feeback? https://www.carenity.us/forum/diabetes-type-2/your-opinion-on-type-2-diabetes-treatments/side-effects-of-glucophage-any-opinions-4385 2023-03-11 20:42:36

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