Metformin question....

CritterKeeper · ‎06-21-2010

Hi all! My hubby very reluctantly started Metformin at the beginning of the week. As predicted, he has a little tummy trouble, but nothing serious. The one thing that is bothering him is insomnia (which is NEVER a problem with him).

Has anyone else had this issue with it? I'm sure once his body gets used to it, it will get better, but hearing from others helps.

Thanks :-)

Auntie CC · ‎10-28-2015

I had chronic diarhea with Metformin. Never went away so we d/c it. I have insommnia anyway. Tell him good luck from me

SilleeMee · ‎05-22-2016

Insomnia is a reported side effect of metformin.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3354927/#:~:text=There%20are%20many%20reports%20that,mo....

wertz · ‎12-16-2010

Aks for slow release Metformin. The tummy probs disappear, and maybe the insomnia too. Not sure why the slow release is not the first choice of all doctors

tototwo · ‎03-09-2010

I've taken Metformin for over 20 years I remember that I had tummy troubles at first, but that went away after a couple weeks. I've always been an insomniac, so no difference there. I hope your husband gets used to it.

I was started on Extended Release and took that for a couple years. Then the pharmacy switched me to the regular formula because my insurance company stopped paying for ER. Since my body did better on ER, I went to my doctor and got my prescription switched back to the ER formula (and my insurance now pays 100%). Each time I swiched from one formula to the other, I had temporary tummy problems.

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marky · ‎03-10-2010

I have taken Metformin for about 4-5 years and have never had any stomach or bathroom issues. I have sufferered from poor sleep for years due to menopause so I don't feel that the Metformin has caused an issue with my sleep.

After he has been on the medicine for a while it may get better, as you stated. He does need to inform the doctor of any side effects just to get them aware.

Xivambala · ‎07-26-2019

I've taken Metformin for 13 years and never had any reaction to it. As time has gone on, I have had 3 other drugs added to my regimen to control my diabetes. Some of the combinations in the past have caused problems, but not the Metformin.

BirkiLady · ‎02-22-2015

@CritterKeeper Have him contact his physician. He doesn't need to suffer! His physician can/will change his prescription to Metformin ER (extended release) which eliminates those problems. I had the same problems. The Metformin ER seldom gives me any similar issues . . . and after the regular Metformin, I can live with "seldom" because the medication works so well.

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bonnielu · ‎03-11-2010

My doctor prescribed it. I took it and had major problems with stiff joints.. painful. So prescription to prescription I just looked at the bottle every mornging...and pretended to take it. My condition got better and he never knew the difference. This is all to say I just lost some weight and the Metformin was a prop to keep him happy. Loved the look on his face whien I finally told him.

Lipstickdiva · ‎03-10-2010

@wertz wrote:
Aks for slow release Metformin. The tummy probs disappear, and maybe the insomnia too. Not sure why the slow release is not the first choice of all doctors

@wertz , my husband was on extended release Metformin and the stomach trouble never went away. He was on it for months.