Metformin Issues?

alexandrak97
alexandrak97 Posts: 6 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Hey all, I've been on and off Metformin for a few years now for PCOS. I started taking them again because I've been neglectful of taking them, so my fault, but I am sort of struggling. I am supposed to take 2 a day, but my stomach has completely been screwed up because of it. This includes feeling like I might vomit and stomach cramps. I don't remember this happening a few years ago. Currently, I'm only taking one 500 mg. My stomach can't handle anymore.

So, do any of you have similar issues? How do you work around these? Thanks!

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  • crackpotbaby
    crackpotbaby Posts: 1,297 Member
    These are common side effects with metformin.

    Why don't you chat to your doctor or pharmist regarding restarting this med.

    It's not usually a great idea to stop and restart prescription medications without medical supervision.
  • jennilee1074
    jennilee1074 Posts: 12 Member
    Make sure you eat before taking it.
  • qweck3
    qweck3 Posts: 346 Member
    Also monitor what you are eating. Out of nowhere I started having bad reactions to eggs when taking it with methformin. If you have a bad reaction eliminate what you ate and see if it gets better.

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