Glucophage (metformin)

I quit taking it since Metformin cause renal failure in my husband.

@ June — I had kidney problems while on Glucophage. My kidneys shut down due to an infection and had to be dialyzed for 10 mos. When I woke up from having the chest tube implanted I was suddenly on insulin! , and have been on it ever since. I actually like insulin better. I feel I have better control.

I think metformin is not for everyone, it never was any help for me only immense stomach pain and damage kidneys, although research says it does not cause kidney damage. just not for me…glad it does help others

I take the 1000 mg and i do ok with it.. The side affects are not the best but the numbers make up for it.. I like it and always take it with food. I have taken it for 7 years.

Pros: cheap

Cons: upset stomach and gas

this drug made my live enzymes go thru the roof… had to stop it immediatly after the lab was discovered. Also had lots of digestive issues… How my numbers were good… I was on it as a prediabetic / medoblic resistaince and POCOS

This product works very good for me

Effective, but not for everyone.
Only effective on type 2 diabetes.
( Based on research info, not personal usage)

Cheap, affordable and effective in controlling type 2 diabetes if used early after diagnosis of such, and a diet plan is followed.

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Contact your doctor or go to the emergency room if you experience any of these side effects.

I have been taking this for a while and have had no adverse affects.

Cheap

Non that I can think of.

Metformin made me very sick for severl months, then found out that because my lactic acid levels are always high due to a mitochondrial mutation, I shouldn't have been taking this medication at all. Pay attention the the medication warnings and side effects.

Very inexpensive and prescribed frequently because it works for most people. Preferred oral treatment for Diabetes.

Just because it's cheap, beware of the adverse reactions.

my husband takes 500mg twice daily and it works well helps that we are now going to the gym daily and eating healthy but after three months his numbers are great.

I have been on this med for at least 8yrs.They had me on glipzide at first but it was causing my sugar to go very low.

It helps me out a lot it helps keep my sugar in control with exercise.

At first I was getting a lot of stomach cramps but they went away after awhile.

I have been taking this scence I found out I had type 2 diabetes.

Worked for me when i was taking it. Makes you hungry.

Worked like a charm for me.

Takes getting used to for the first few weeks. little nausea and some loose bowls but when you get used to it, it goes away.

It has worked for me so far.

It is an inexpensive med.

I personally have not experinced any thing bad from it , but I have heard some things from others concerning it.

made my hubby sick to his stomach so he had to discontinue it.

caused nausea

i am a type 1 diabetic who took way too much insulin. my doctor heard about studies with type i diabetics trying metformin with the insulin to lower the insulin intake. i am on 2000mg a day with insulin- and my insulin intake has came down from about 250 units a day to about 100 units a day!!! it has helped with my sugars soo much also! i love it ;)

its a wonder drug. its also soo cheap! you can get a 3 month supply at target pharmacy for only $10!! thats cheaper than even going though my insurance!

at first, your stomach might get a little upset by it… but, if you can stick through it, it goes away and you will see a big difference in your sugars.
:)

Is still working great for me. My numbers are good.

This med brought my a1c down and I continue to do well. No diahrrea for me.

Gaining weight.

It didnt work for me

helps others

adds LBS to you

I've been on several diabetes meds. Metformin, Glipizide XL,Januvia for several years. Nothing has really worked but i will say that it's my fault. I haven't been following my diet much. I take metformin at night because of the diarrhea.

If I follow my new eaating program & take my meds I should be OK. the Dr. just added 10cc's of Insulin to my regimen!

I have been on metformin since first diagnosed about 4 years ago. Seems to work for me; however, I need to do better with my food choices.

Covered by my insurance.

Occasionally some diahrea.