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[Jackhound Mom]

Forgive my spelling. Levimer gave me horrible taste & smell.  Bad breakouts on my face which I have never had , I'm 64.  My hair fell out for the first time ever.  I was starving all the time.

Today my doctor had me try a sample of Triceba in the office made by the same company.  On the way home the taste & smell were back along with a terrible sore throat and tounge.  I called the company about both meds but today I ASKED if this was a common side effect.  It was but is not mentioned on anyinfo I have read.

I never cry unless there's a death but that went out the window today.  I feel like 50 miles of bad road and  have other painful health problems.

The  worst part is I called my doctor's office and his answer was "stay on it for 2 weeks."  I politely refused.

This is not a cry for sympathy, I just needed to vent and let others that may have similar problems know they are not alone.

Thank you and good health to all,

Cathy

[cherry]

Have you tried metformin?

[Jackhound Mom]

That was my first try. GI problems...  Thank you for the suggestion and I hope it works for you.

[Daysdee]

It's not without problems too, but I'm on Janumet (Januvia/Metformin combined).  My numbers are good.  Been on it for years.  

[emmysmom]

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@Jackhound Mom wrote:

Forgive my spelling. Levimer gave me horrible taste & smell.  Bad breakouts on my face which I have never had , I'm 64.  My hair fell out for the first time ever.  I was starving all the time.

Today my doctor had me try a sample of Triceba in the office made by the same company.  On the way home the taste & smell were back along with a terrible sore throat and tounge.  I called the company about both meds but today I ASKED if this was a common side effect.  It was but is not mentioned on anyinfo I have read.

I never cry unless there's a death but that went out the window today.  I feel like 50 miles of bad road and  have other painful health problems.

The  worst part is I called my doctor's office and his answer was "stay on it for 2 weeks."  I politely refused.

This is not a cry for sympathy, I just needed to vent and let others that may have similar problems know they are not alone.

Thank you and good health to all,

Cathy

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This makes me so angry...! You go ahead and vent...u shouldn't take this new drug. My pharmacist is always honest w/me about side effects. Do u have one that you can talk too?? Can u take insulin?? Lantus?? I would call and ask your pharmacist tomorrow. I was very sick on metformin and my pharmacist suggested I quit. Thank God...I was losing so much weight and in constant pain. I am SO sorry you're going through this! Telling you to take something for 2 weeks thats making you sick, makes no sense! Maybe you need a new doctor! I have a very compassionate doctor..she wanted to change me to a different drug...I forget what it was..but I told her why?? When I was doing so well on the Lantus. She agreed. I worked for doctors for many years...and they don't intimidate me...they're just people like you and me! 

[Catty2]

I hope you will find a med that works for you.  Take care and feel free to vent anytime. 

[butterfly123]

@Jackhound Mom

Oh no, I’m sorry to read about your medication issues or should I say your mean doctor. This angers me also. I have had doctors that didn’t read my allergy list and I ended up in the hospital. 

I hope your neighbors, friends, pharmacists will help you find the right medication and doctor for you. 

Your DH and Scooter are probably worried for you also. 

Love and hugs beautiful, 

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[cherry]

@Jackhound Mom   I did have problems with metformin, and I switched to ER and take 1/2 the dose I used to. It still gave me problems

I have gastritis, and took everything under the sun to feel better. I started taking probiotics about a month ago. It is called goodbelly. After the third day, I could burp again, and I haven't been able to do that in 2 years

I also watch my diet, and don't have things like diet pop, and many other things, that upset my stomach, Dr Axe has a list of things ,not to eat ,on his website

I am not saying it will cure your problem, because it cured mine, but, it might be worth looking into

[Jackhound Mom]

@cherry  Thank you so much for your suggestion!  I will definately look this Dr. up.  I am glad to know you have found a solution to your problem.  I think I will have to find my own also , but I will take the advice given here and pursue another doc, talk with pharm, and revamp my diet.

@butterfly123Hello long time friend!  You are the best and could give lessons in loving friendship   Thank you @butterfly123

Thank you everyone and I wish you all good health.

Your cyber friend, Cathy