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jai-jai
LIF Infant
Member since 4/07 165 total posts
Name: Jaimee
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How long until my tummy gets used to Metformin?!
I can't take it anymore!! My stomach hurts soo badly in the morning. I have a 45 minute drive to work, and since I've been taking it, I have had to pull over every morning to go to the bathroom. (And I already have IBS...this is making it so much worse!)
I am slowly building up to 3 pills a day. This week (my second week on it) I am taking 2 a day. How long did it take you to get used to it?
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Posted 6/7/07 10:26 PM |
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MrsRbk
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Member since 1/06 19197 total posts
Name: Michelle
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Re: How long until my tummy gets used to Metformin?!
It gets better!
For me it took a little longer than usual b/c I was taking the 3 pills a day right from the start, and not only did it upset my stomach, but I was so nauseous all I could do was cry. Once I switchhed to 1 pill/day, then 2 pill/day... it took me about 2 weeks to start feeling better
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Posted 6/8/07 7:22 AM |
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LaurenExp
Waiting patiently for baby sis
Member since 8/06 11613 total posts
Name: L-Diddy EDD 11/11/11 :)
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Re: How long until my tummy gets used to Metformin?!
It took me about 2 weeks to feel better. I'm taking 4 pills a day
Every once in a while I still have an issue, but it will definitely start to fade. Good luck and feel better!
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Posted 6/8/07 7:54 AM |
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juju
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Re: How long until my tummy gets used to Metformin?!
Try taking it at night before bedtime. It worked for me.
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Posted 6/8/07 7:57 AM |
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calendargrl
LIF Adult
Member since 5/05 1686 total posts
Name: jan
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Re: How long until my tummy gets used to Metformin?!
It took me a while to get use to. I take 1000 mgs. before I go to bed which helps with the side effects. Maybe try that, hopefully it helps.
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Posted 6/8/07 8:32 AM |
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lulugrrl
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Member since 3/06 6551 total posts
Name: L
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Re: How long until my tummy gets used to Metformin?!
It took me a while to get used to it also, hang in there!!
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Posted 6/8/07 9:43 AM |
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sweetpea0717
LIF Toddler
Member since 5/05 386 total posts
Name: Trish
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Re: How long until my tummy gets used to Metformin?!
I've been taking three pills at night for @ 3 months and still have some problems in the morning. For the rest of the day, I'm fine.
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Posted 6/8/07 10:40 AM |
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imyself
Member since 10/06 2938 total posts
Name: me
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Re: How long until my tummy gets used to Metformin?!
I bumped up in 2 week intervals. It wook a month total to be adjusted to 1500mg. Are you eating (good carb/low fat) when you take it? I found eating and drinking milk with it has made it much easier.
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Posted 6/8/07 11:14 AM |
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jai-jai
LIF Infant
Member since 4/07 165 total posts
Name: Jaimee
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Re: How long until my tummy gets used to Metformin?!
Thanks, everyone. I'll try to hang in there!
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Posted 6/9/07 7:02 PM |
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hopin4baby
LIF Adolescent
Member since 4/07 759 total posts
Name: Allison
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Re: How long until my tummy gets used to Metformin?!
I am so afraid of being sick when I start the metformin... I have IBS and my dr. told me to expect to feel sick..
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Posted 6/11/07 10:05 AM |
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skygirl
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Member since 6/05 4919 total posts
Name: Erica
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Re: How long until my tummy gets used to Metformin?!
It wasn't TOO rough for me - maybe a week or 2. Although, every once in a while, I had a icky day.
Hang in there- it will get better!
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Posted 6/11/07 5:56 PM |
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