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Global Patient Feedback for Metformin ( Post a comment )
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is lantus a safe med to be taking they gave me beyetta first but i was always sick to my stomach and got to where i couldn't hardly eat anything, so far so good with lantus
56 year old Male
Posted: 2008-09-22 10:43:44
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I have been on Metformin ER for nearly 10 years. I am a type 2 Diabetic and never had a problem with it until this last summer when I found out that I had lost one of my kidney's it had basically dried up. The doctors didn't advise me of the side effects or possible side effects until I already had Chronic Kidney Failure stage 4. I have been told that the cause of my kidney problem could be the taking of Metfromin for so long. Is this true
69 year old Female
Posted: 2008-09-18 18:04:55
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don't you have regular blood draws to check for these things? My doctor does a check on my blood 2x a year. It checks out my kidneys and liver.....
Posted: 2008-09-22 20:09:45
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my mother is in hospital with kidney problems and a rare blood disorder. She is passing uric stones everytime she voids. Her metforomin has been cut in half because even with her as sick as she has been her sugars remain between 5.5-6. Now I am wondering if it could have brought on the blood-disorder?
Posted: 2008-09-26 00:21:39
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i was told by several doctors that it was bad for your kidneys i have one kidney,and they took me off of metformen and put me on glipizide. haveing that kidney removed was pain full!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
41 year old Male
Posted: 2008-09-26 00:39:29
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Actually, metformin is usually not the original cause of kidney problems. However, metformin is eliminated by the kidneys and when a patient has poor kidney function, the metformin can build up in the blood and cause a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis. Lactic acidosis affects the chemistry balance of your blood and can lead to kidney failure and other organ failure.
The risk of lactic acidosis is very low and most often occurs in patients with poor kidney function - so for most patients, the benefits of metformin outweigh the risks of treatment. Most doctors will regularly perform kidney function tests to make sure the kidney is working well in patients who are taking metformin. With that said, if you are taking metformin, contact your doctor immediately if you experience unexplained weakness, muscle pain, difficulty breathing, or increased drowsiness - these can be early signs of lactic acidosis.
Also, if you are taking metformin and going to receive a radiocontrast dye study or have surgery, tell your doctors that you are taking metformin - in most cases, your doctor will instruct you to temporarily stop taking metformin during these procedures to help decrease the risk of lactic acidosis.
Posted: 2008-09-30 15:39:26
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i can relate to what you are going through. my mom is 69 and has been taking 2000mg/day of metformin for the past three years. she was also taking glyburide for her type 2 diabetes as well. she is now in intensive care with kidney failure, enlarged heart and liver, low blood pressure, and may possibly have cancer. i pray that it is not from taking these medications, and that she can pull through this. i also pray for your recovery.
Posted: 2008-11-02 06:52:02
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what are the possible side effects of humalog insulin
84 year old Female
Posted: 2008-08-29 10:57:22
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The side effects of Humalog insulin are similar to regular insulin and include allergic reactions, injection site reactions, low blood potassium and most commonly low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Since Humalog has a more rapid onset and a shorter duration of action than regular human insulin, the timing of hypoglycemia may differ in Humalog compared to regular insulin or other insulins. Regularly monitoring you blood glucose at home will help you identify periods of low or high blood glucose.
Posted: 2008-09-08 10:57:40
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I AM SUPPOSED TO BE TAKING THIS DRUG 2 TIMES A DAY AND 2 TABLETS EACH TIME. WHEN I DO I GET SLEEPY AND HAVE TO HAVE A REST IN THE AFTERNOON FOR AT LEAST 1 HOUR. WHEN I CUT BACK TO 1 EACH TIME, TWICE A DAY, I AM NOT SO TIRED. IS THIS NORMAL
85 year old Male
Posted: 2008-07-23 07:59:41
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Funny but I have the same reaction but not after taking Metformin, but after injecting Novolog.
72 year old Female
Posted: 2008-09-17 13:52:47
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imfighting antipsychotic drugs for elderly.my husbaand died from metformin induced renal failure.not just the drs.but citizens and caregivers for their rlderly have a right to know of these dangers with antipsychotic drugs.fda does not recommend antipsychotic drugs for elderly with dementia/increase of death.
75 year old Male
Posted: 2008-07-21 15:39:47
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I've been a diabetic for more than 20 years and metformin has been prescibed with good results.But recently with my blood test on creatinine at 1.54 mg/dl my Dr. prescribed Actos ..I read that metformin is not good with kidney with this creatinine level..Pls any comment
70 year old Male
Posted: 2008-07-19 21:35:20
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Could metformin cause gout? I have gout about every month. I am not eating foods that would cause it. I have been to doctors and they can't explain why it reoccures. As far as I know all my organs are working properly. Thanks,
MB in Texas
Posted: 2008-08-17 15:10:39
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just thought u should know that Actos can make you eat more that is a side affect of that drug. My husband had been taking it for about 10 years adn the doc just took him off of it cause of his weight problem.
thank you
45 year old Female
Posted: 2008-09-04 16:49:45
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I began taking Metformin in April 2008. I am on a number of other medications also. I have been having halliicunations since May 2008. I am not certain whether this is a drug reaction or whether I am having an adverse reaction from the other medications. Has this happened to anyone else?
63 year old Female
Posted: 2008-06-26 10:23:49
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talk with your dr. make sure she lets you know the end stage of this drug.
75 year old Male
Posted: 2008-07-06 21:47:01
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You didn't answer about the person having halucinations. I have them too
66 year old Female
Posted: 2008-08-10 21:39:10
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I have been taking Metformin for about 2 years now and have never had any side affects like that, and am also on several other meds too. (no Hallicunations)
45 year old Female
Posted: 2008-09-04 16:51:35
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I had to stop taking Mefromin--took it for 4 years--started having severe diarehha.
Posted: 2008-09-17 10:57:08
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Using since January 2008. Ongoing diahrreah and leg muscle aches.
66 year old male
68 year old Male
Posted: 2008-06-06 12:43:17
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Are you taking in the morning or the evening? Make sure you are taking with food or milk and at a regular scheduled time. Do not take on an empty stomach. It will help with the diarrhea.
37 year old Female
Posted: 2008-06-14 00:44:53
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When I began taking Metformin I also experienced diaharrea. My physician cut the dose in half and since then, I haven't had problems with diaharrea.
51 year old Female
Posted: 2008-06-17 15:17:52
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I have been on Metformin for 6 months, first 1000mgsnow 1500mgs.
In that time period my AIC came down slightly. Loosing weight has been a struggle even on Weight Watchers. I feel that Meformin increased my appetite.
73 year old Female
Posted: 2008-06-01 14:35:05
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I am also on Metformin. (1000mg twice daily) It did not bring levels down enough. Was put on Actos which caused me to gain weight and retain fluid. Also seemed to affect my heart. Was then prescribed glipizide which sometimes causes hypoglycemia. Some days I am very tired and don't feel like doing anything. I am also on other drugs which may be adding to the problem. Was not told Metformin can cause kidney problems.
67 year old Female
Posted: 2008-09-23 16:37:01
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my mom was taking 1000mg of metformin 2x/day for the past three years. now she is in intensive care with kidney failure, enlarged heart and liver, and may have cancer. be very concerned about taking this medication.
Posted: 2008-11-02 07:01:12
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I'm a 70 year young male and I was put on 2000 mg Metformin last April. I find that I itch so bad in the evenings but at the same time my doctor swapped my Actos to 50 mg Junuvia and I have lost 28 # since April and am thrilled
Posted: 2008-11-18 12:38:33
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I was diagnosed with insulin resistance December of 2007. On the verge of being diabetic. Therefore my doctor prescribed me 1000mgs of Metformin a day. Within the last 6 months, I've lost 47lbs. For me, it saved my life. I feel so much better than words could ever tell.
28 year old Female
Posted: 2008-05-29 14:09:56
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Wonderful! I enjoy hearing the positive when medications work for someone. Keep up the good work! :)
52 year old Female
Posted: 2008-06-23 22:25:04
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I'm a 62 year old woman with diabetes they said I received from steriods I took in the hospital for asthma. I've gained 50 lbs. Do you think it's from the metformin? I'm very upset
64 year old Female
Posted: 2008-06-24 16:28:00
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The weight gain is probably from the steroids. Everyone I know taking steroids ends up gaining a tremendous amount of weight.
67 year old Female
Posted: 2008-09-23 16:39:46
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My daughter is 11 and insulin resistant,taking 1000mg metformin a day. We have had problems with kidneys an to much protien but her dr says to lose weight will help. She is doing weight watchers but is still having a hard time getting the weight off. She is very active. Can you give me any ideas on what might make things a little better for her she is getting very discouraged.
38 year old Female
Posted: 2008-07-22 08:31:16
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Some are saying they gained weight with Metfomin ,how is it you have lost so much?....It seems to make me hungary........Mike
Posted: 2008-11-17 15:13:34
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I have a lot of gas with Metformin and at this time am having stomach discomfort.
67 year old male
69 year old Male
Posted: 2008-05-12 17:04:08
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When taking metformin, do not take it on an empty stomach. I find it causes digestion problems as well as stomach discomfort if not taken with food.
67 year old Female
Posted: 2008-09-23 16:42:53
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Has anyone had experience using metformin for treating polycystic ovaries disease - if so, has it helped with weight loss etc? Thanks
37 year old Female
Posted: 2008-05-07 22:15:52
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Yes, I have been taking it for 5 years now. My doctor wants me to take 2500mg a day but I can not handle that so I am taking 1500, Three 500 pills a day. I am in the bathroom a lot and have lost 10 pounds but no more. I have PCOS.
Posted: 2008-05-15 12:08:51
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I was prescribed Metformin for Polycystic ovaries. I cannot say for sure that it really helps in weight loss. I feel there also has to be a lot of supplementary efforts of weight loss to get real results. I am not sure and couldn't know whether it actually helped in weight loss since I had to discontinue the metformin for a surgery. Now recently, I have started again. Lets hope for the best.
30 year old Female
Posted: 2008-05-22 17:21:45
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I have had friends prescribed metformin for female problems and to help with weight loss. I have polycystic ovarian disease, but was taking metformin before being diagnosed. I did however lose 27lbs when I started using meteformin.
37 year old Female
Posted: 2008-06-14 00:50:17
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yes, have had some weight loss 20 lbs
Posted: 2008-06-20 12:57:35
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I began taking metformin three years ago for polycystic ovarie sysdrome in the first year I lost 75 pounds. to date I have lost 80. I am now 45 years of age. My doctor said when I get down to 137 pounds he will take me off the metformin.
47 year old Female
Posted: 2008-08-06 17:58:30
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i have been taking this for about a year and have increased muscle aches (legs). i have also had diareha and some vitamin b deficencies. it works well controlling sugars through out the day.
49 year old Female
Posted: 2008-05-05 17:27:45
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i have been taking Metformin since soon after it came out. It has been a blessing to me, since the earlier meds caused instability and "crashing". I have had no ill side effects.
75 year old Female
Posted: 2008-05-05 12:35:52
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I'm glad to hear ffrom someone who has been taking metformin as long as i have with no side effects. i don''t call losing 25 lbs. or more, a bad side effect! I am now taking 1 tablet before breakfast, 2 tablets after dinner and 2 before bedtime. each tablet is 500 mgs.my a1c runs between 6 and 7. i'm not complaining.
76 year old Female
Posted: 2008-08-14 19:40:14
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Has the doctor recommended that much a day?????............Mike
Posted: 2008-11-17 15:16:30
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I was seeing a nutrutionist and a diabetic nurse and they helped set the times for me to take my medicine.
63 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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Be sure to take "with" meals
86 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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Metformin does not lower my blood sugar too drasticly like the Glipizide I was taking. It keeps my glucose steady without the big ups and downs that other medication have.
38 year old Male
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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Ask as many questions as you can and research what the drug can do to you.
65 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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Make sure you take glucophage same time every day and exercise.
65 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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take methylcobalamin sublingual B12 supplements to prevent B12 deficiency
38 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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Be sure to follow the diet for diabetics and you will see results quickly and will feel great.
36 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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Follow doctors orders and continue to watch diet.
70 year old Male
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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It has lowered my blood sugar levels to the point of my A1C level is now normal, after 1 year.
49 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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Be patient initially. It doesn't take long to get your blood sugar regulated.
49 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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works great no side effects that I'm aware of.
61 year old Male
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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