Metformin Diarrhea

## is lactite which is in this drug a relative of lactose. medication is causing sever diarrah ## I HAVE BEEN ON THIS DRUG FOR 2YRS AT FIRST, IT WAS REALLY BAD THE DIARREHEA. NOW I GET IT ONCE INAWHILE AND WHEN I DO OH BOY. THOUGHT I WAS THE ONLY ONE WITH THIS PROBLEM. ## What does the metformin tablet look like? One pharmacist filled it with a white oval shaped tablet with 93 0n one side and 48 on the other. When I got a refill it was a round tablet with the letter A on one side and the number 12 on the other? ## My stupid mail order drug company has always sent 500mg Metformin tabs. I took two each morning and two each night. Without warning, they sent 1000mg tabs and by the time I noticed it, I had already taken two on Monday evening, then two more on Tuesday morning. I realized Tues...

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Has anyone had severe stomach cramps stopping metformin cold turkey and blood after diahorrea does this go help pls ## Hello, Fluffy! How are you feeling? If you're having bloody diarrhea, you need to have that checked out by your doctor, as soon as possible. Why did you go off of the Metformin? What have you replaced it with? ## Glicerzide has that metformin in it all my blood test normal I think withdrawals cold turkey I keep going Dr will I get better headaches muscle pain vomitin diahorrea stomach pain tingly ears this withdrawals of cold turkey help

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Hello, I have been subscribed metformin 93 7267. Can I break this pill in half? I have trouble swallowing pills. Please advise. ## No, this tablet is manufactured by Teva Pharmaceuticals and they list it as containing 500mgs of Metformin in a time released formulation, so the tablet must be swallowed intact. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, flatulence, stomach pain, diarrhea, and hypoglycemia. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I have prediabetes and was prescribed metformin 500 1x a day. Got along for almost a year now having all kinds of gastric problems, pain nausea etc. also have vomiting and diarrhea once every 2 to 3 months. Now trying 1/2 a pill. Would extended release help and is the vomiting occasionally related? ## Hello, Deejoe! How are you? Metformin can cause gastric side effects, it's fairly common for it to do so. Other side effects may include dizziness, flatulence, stomach pain and hypoglycemia. As to the occasional vomiting and diarrhea, if they are occurring that infrequently, they most likely aren't related to the medication. Are you on any other medications? Have you changed your dietary intake, at all? There are many things that could potentially cause such symptoms. How are you d...

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dietabetic ## Yes, this medication is used to help lower and control blood sugar levels. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, stomach pain, diarrhea, flatulence, and hypoglycemia. Is there anything else I can help with?

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What is the difference between Metformin Hcl er gp and Metformin Hcl er gz ## Hello, John! How are you? They are the same medication, the gp and gz are just abbreviations for different manufacturers, since this is a generic. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, stomach pain, flatulence and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Round, white pill with 70 On one side and a Z on the other. ## Hello, BigT! How are you? Yes, this is a 500mg Metformin tablet that's manufactured by Zydus Pharmaceuticals. It is used to help lower and control blood sugar levels. Its side effects may include nausea, dizziness, diarrhea and flatulence. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Metformin ER costs about $10. Metformin OSM is $800 my prices. Will ER work as well as OSM? ## Hello, Sandra! How are you? Yes, it is just a different type of extended release, but you may need to ask your doctor to specifically prescribe the ER. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, diarrhea, stomach pain and hypoglycemia. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Hi I take 25mgs of Jardiance after my breakfast and 2000 mg after dinner. Because of having to visit the bathroom much more with the Jardiance in the mornings, could I take it after my evening meal and the Metformin after my breakfast? This would only be while I am away on holiday and then go back to normal taking the tablets as before my holidays ## You should take the medications as instructed by your doctor, if you feel you need to make any changes, even temporarily, you should check with them to make sure it is okay for you to do so. Increased urination can be a typical side effects of these medications, as well as an effect of diabetes. Other side effects, as reported by the FDA, may also including nausea, gas, bloating, stomach pain, diarrhea, and lowered blood sugar levels. How l...

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I started using metformin last year due to PCOS, I became insulin resistant. Hot flashes, nausea, headaches, diarrhea(if I eat the wrong things) and sleepiness at times have been the side effects that I've experienced. I take 500 mg daily and I would hate to stop taking them because they have assisted in helping me manage my weight. I was wearing anywhere between a size 6 and 8 before I became insulin resistant but when I began to gain weight I went up to a size 14 and exercise/healthy eating was helping very little. Since I've been on the metformin I have dropped down to a size 10 and of course it takes consistently working hard at it and eating right. Are there other alternatives to keep the insulin levels in control so that I can continue to lose weight if I stop taking the m...

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I take metformin er. I see it in my poop later in the day. I have a lot of diarrha. ## HI, Paty! How are you? Diarrhea is a normal side effect that can happen when taking Metformin. If it's very severe and occurring too frequently, then you should speak to your doctor about it, your medication may need to be adjusted. As to seeing the tablet in your stool, that is also normal. The outer shell actually doesn't dissolve, when you take these controlled release tablets. They use a special release mechanism that's similar to a sponge, it slowly releases the medication into your body by gradually absorbing minuscule amounts of your stomach acid. Once done, the outer shell of the tablet is then expelled as waste. Learn more Metformin ER details here. Please note that this mechanism...

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BEEN TAKING METFORMIN7267,93 SOME TIME STARTEDWITH DIAHREA. WHEREIS PILL MADE? ## The products that Teva provides in the U.S. are manufactured here. How long have you been taking it? Diarrhea can be a normal side effect of using Metformin, along with nausea and flatulence. Learn more: ## Yes, it's Teva per Drugs.com. Teva products sold in the US are made in various countries including Israel, India, the Czech Republic, and the US. Using the link below (which I was directed to from Teva's US site), you'll see near the bottom that Teva metformin is manufactured in India. That seems to be the case for most generic versions of metformin these days. dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/lookup.cfm?setid=3286eb86-9650-44b3-8353-847b4c803174

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Just given this pill from my old metformin with 7267 on back been having severe diarhea and wondering if anyone else reporting or something with pill change ## Hello, Karhy! How are you? There can be slight differences between generic mediations, according to the Hatch-Waxman Act of 1984. So, this new one might have a little more of the active ingredient than the prior one that you were taking and thus, causing you more side effects. Diarrhea is a typical side effect of this medication, as listed by the FDA, you may also experience nausea, dizziness, dry mouth, hypoglycemia and flatulence. Have you consulted your doctor?

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Have two refills -180 tablets and they smell really bad -like dead fish. Returned to Pharmacy. Why the smell and how much of the risk for me? Thank you. ## Hello, Neb! How are you? There is no risk to you and there is nothing wrong with those tablets. Metformin actually does smell horrible, it's just that some manufacturers use a coating on them to prevent the odor. This is an oral antidiabetic medication that's most commonly used to help lower and control blood sugar levels. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, stomach pain, flatulence, diarrhea and hypoglycemia. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Thank you ,all I was wondering if it is safe to use it. Thanks again. ## Yes, it is safe to use and you're very welcome! Are there any other questions or concerns?

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a round tablet with GP 124 on one side and blank on the other side ## Yes, that is correct, this does contain 500mgs of Metformin, used to treat Type 2 diabetes. Common side effects can include: nausea, flatulence, low blood sugar and diarrhea. You can read more about the medication here: Do you have any questions? ## What is the difference between Metformin HCL 500mg (round tab with GP 124) and Metformin HCL 500mg ER ( oval tab with 142)?Is the first one not ER? ## what is the difference between Metformin HCL XR 500 and metformin 500mg tab sandoz? ## what is the difference between Metformin HCL XR 500mg tab and Metformin 500 mg tab Sandoz? ## I take 500mg of metformin for blood sugar-diabetes and biotin 5000mg for my very soft nails and weak hair. My ? Is are there any reaction to this...

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I have ulcerative colitus and now have been given Metformin 500mg to lower my glucose readings. Since starting the Metformin I have had very loose bowel movements. Should I stop the Metformin? Thanks ## Letting your blood sugar levels continue out of control can cause far more serious complications than diarrhea. How long have you been taking the Metformin? Diarrhea can be a side effects, along with nausea and flatulence, but normally these should hit their peak at around 4 to 6 weeks of use and then start to taper off in severity. Have you consulted your doctor? There may be something you can take to help with the issue. If you are diabetic, it is very important not to stop this medication, unless your doctor instructs you to do so. ## find pills in my metformin,it has a z on front and...

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Does metformin HCL ER 500 MG same as 178 HCL ER 500 MG ## Hello, Millie! How are you? Yes, from what you've listed, they are both equivalent. This medication is an oral antidiabetic drug that's used to help lower and control blood sugar levels. Typical side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache, stomach pain, diarrhea and flatulence. Is there anything else I can help with?

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DIABETES MEDICINE ## IAM TAKING THIS TABLETS 3 TIMES DAILY AND WANT TO KNOW HOW AND WHAT WAY THIS TABLET WILL HELP ME? tKS ## Metformin helps lower and control blood sugar in some Type 2 diabetics, by helping your body better process sugars. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, stomach pain, diarrhea, and flatulence. However, the medication will not do everything, you still have to eat healthily and get proper exercise. When have you been instructed to take it?

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white oval tablets with a lines down the center one side 10 line 00 other side two triangels and the tops meet each other then the number 4432 after the triagels and two lines on each side of the four ## Metformin 1000mg by Teva used for sugar diabetes ## That is correct, the hourglass logo was for Ivax Pharmaceuticals, which is now owned by the Teva Corporation. This medication is used to help lower and control blood sugar. Common side effects may include: nausea, diarrhea, cramps and flatulence. Read more: Are there any questions?

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Glucophage seems to be less likely to give me diarrhea and nausea. Are there any generic brands which have less side effects than Aurobindo Metformin? I lost a lot of weight on the generic to my chagrin because I was down to 83 lbs. ## Hello, Peanut! How are you? They all carry the risk of causing the same side effects, it is just a matter of finding one that works for you, without making you completely miserable, so it is basically trial and error. The FDA lists other typical side effects as possibly including dizziness, stomach pain, and flatulence. Which other ones have you tried?

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