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To: varina davis

I’m new to Metformin. What are some of the problems you had while on it?


11 posted on 04/05/2009 9:44:07 AM PDT by SnarlinCubBear (Sarcasma - Comforting relief from the use of irony, mocking and conveying contempt)
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To: SnarlinCubBear
I’m new to Metformin. What are some of the problems you had while on it?

Upset stomach and Lactic acidosis.

I was taking Jamumet which is a combination of Metormin and another drug to increase the amount of insulin.

When I first started taking it I started to develop symptoms of Lactic acidosis, so I stopped for a week and cut my dosage in half until I could tolerate it better

I believe Lactic acidosis is under reported and it can be a very dangerous condition if you aren't aware of the symptoms

Look it up if you are on any form of Metformin

14 posted on 04/05/2009 10:26:54 AM PDT by Popman (One useless man is a shame, two is a law firm, and three is a Congress - John Adams)
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To: SnarlinCubBear

I haven’t had any side effects that I know of, but it and the other medication I take are no longer working as well as they did so they’ve reduced the medications and added an insulin shot at night.


16 posted on 04/05/2009 10:44:28 AM PDT by airedale ( XZ)
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To: SnarlinCubBear

Constant diarrhea mostly, for years. On Avandia, the muscle aches and weakness were severe. Junovia caused awful itching. So far, glyburide is the only thing that seems to have no bad reactions.


24 posted on 04/05/2009 12:09:45 PM PDT by varina davis (Life is not a dress rehearsal)
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