Wellness

[Trinity11]

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@Mmsfoxxie wrote:

@Trinity11, yes, I saw that in my research and boy, talk about an oxymoron to me, lol.  While side effects can make you feel like you're dying, they say it could extend your life, lol.

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The side effects go away quickly for the majority @Mmsfoxxie . Well worth it to me. Start out very, very slowly on the time released tablets in a very low dosage. Build up to whatever your clinician tells you. I have outlived two heart attacks, cancer, heart failure and a stroke. After 54 years of Type 1 diabetes, my doctor told me he is writing about me and my 9 lives.😄

[Mmsfoxxie]

@Trinity11  🙏🏽🙏🏽

[Toppers3]

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@Mmsfoxxie wrote:

I know that a few years ago there was a recall on it but my doctor says that's not an issue now.  When she prescribed it for me, I told her that I hadn't heard anything good about it.  She wants me to take it for pre diabetes which I didn't even know it was for.  The listed side effects is long but she says they might not happen to me.  I'm sure some will because everything seems to make me nauseous/dizzy.  So I'm wondering if any of you take it and consider the benefit is worth the time it takes to get used to taking it.  Thanks.

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I don't have any problems with taking the extended release.

I think that it helps to take it with food, rather than on an empty stomach if you're prone to any nausea.

When I first started Metformin, I was on the regular and not the extended release, and I did have some GI distress from it--nausea and diarrhea--so when I followed up with my doctor he then switched me over to the extended release form/XL.

I take it twice a day and when I take it at night I take it with a little snack so that I'm not taking it on an empty stomach, but that's what I've been told to do with it.

If you have any questions about taking it, I would check with your doctor or pharmacist.

[Sammycat1]

@Mmsfoxxie 

I've taken this for years with no problems...I do take it with food.

[monicakm]

@Mmsfoxxie 

because everything seems to make me nauseous/dizzy.

That's me and Metformin made me nauseous.  No wonder people lose weight on it, you're too sick eat.  

[Mmsfoxxie]

Well, I can see this is going to be fun 🤢, lol.

[SaveTheTurtles]

My husband takes it with no issues.

[Tissyanne]

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@Sammycat1 wrote:

@Mmsfoxxie 

I've taken this for years with no problems...I do take it with food.

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@Sammycat1 , @Mmsfoxxie  same with me. 

[BirkiLady]

Check with your Physician about the Extended Release Metformin. I take one tablet a day, but my PCP changed it to Metformin ER to avoid GI issues which I experienced the first few weeks on Metformin.  Haven't had any problems since changing to Metformin ER, which makes me much happier!  

I do take that tablet following my dinner meal.

[Mmsfoxxie]

@BirkiLady, my endocrinologist had already prescribed it for me and mentioned that my system might have to adjust to it.  I just jumped on here to get reviews from you guys cause I'm really apprehensive about taking it.  But, I picked up the prescription Monday and will start taking it tomorrow since I know I don't have plans for a few days after.  If I get sick, I'll have a few days to adapt at home.  I'll be taking it with dinner as you suggested.  👍🏽.