Wellness

[Mmsfoxxie]

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.

[kansasbaker]

I also had concerns about taking Metformin XL500, my Dr. assured me it was safe, and said if he needed diabetic medication this is what he would take.  I did NOT experience any side effects.  I have been taking this for quite some time now.   Good Luck on your journey.

[MaverDaver]

DH took it for pre-diabetes also but he experienced heart palpitations and stopped using.

[Mmsfoxxie]

My husband has also taken it for years but I remember it causing him problems for a while.  Then there was the recall and he was off of it for a while, now back on it.  But his tolerance for medication is much better than mine.  Pain pills even make me nauseous.  It's almost like you have to have no life plans for a month or so if you need to introduce medication into your daily life cause you fear being away from home and getting sick.🤢 

[shoesnbags]

DH tried it twice for pre-diabetes.  It cause severe constipation both times, which only got worse with time.  When he stopped taking it, it took months for his bowels to start working right again. So for him, it was a NO. (And he never progressed to diabetes.)

But having said that, everyone is different and if it were me I'd give it a try.  We're all different and you might have no side effects at all

[10sluvr]

hubs has taken for years with no side effects. I think has made adjustments, in dosage, as he lost weight and added exercise, his numbers went down. Give it a try, you can always stop. So many variables.

[chrystaltree]

Years and years ago when I was morbidly obese and my blue sugar was trending upwards, my doctor prescribed it.  I only took it a couple of weeks and then I experienced significant nausea and abdominal pain.  I took myself off of it and told the doctor I wasn't taking it anymore.  Dieting and losing weight took care of my blood sugar issues.

[Trinity11]

I am a Type 1 diabetic taking it off label. It helps with insulin resistance and is touted as helping people to live longer. I think it saved my life last year. Google how it extends lifespan and helps with age related diseases. Fortune had a great article on line about it. Mayo Clinic etc. 

[Mmsfoxxie]

@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.

[Mmsfoxxie]

Oh, dear, @shoesnbags, I already suffer from constipation, yuk.  But the doc says it usually gives diarrhea more often than constipation.   My prescription is waiting at the pharmacy for pickup.  Since my week is clear next week (which it usually is, lol) I'll probably give it a try.  It's less than $7.