I have been on met for about 4.5 months now. I had a lot of problems with constipation when I first started it at 500 mg (took this dose for about a month-then increased)and still when I increased to 1000 a day. However, when I finally reached 1500 a day I had the typical met side effects. In fact, I haven't been able to increase to the recommended 2000 after almost 3 weeks on the 1500 because of the side effects...so more than likely your problems with constipation will improve eventually. My doctor was somewhat perplexed and shocked that I was constipated, but conceded that it could happen. I tried all types of fiber supplements, etc but nothing helped. My endo recommended Colace (I take the generic) and it worked quite well. It is a stool softner so I was skeptical that it would actually help me have a bowel movement, but it has helped a lot and made them quite regular. Hope this helps.
FYI-the endo also said I could take it every day if I had to-that it was not addictive like laxatives can be. |