I'm starting glucophage tomorrow, and I wanted to make sure I knew of all the advice... here's what I got from all three pages:
for g.i. problems:
-taking 2 big spoonful of plain yogurt a day(i take this for mild ibs and it helps, so, i think it'll fit here)
-ginger(fresh or capsules) is really good for g.i. problems(i blend several fresh slices in my morning smoothie.)
-chamomile tea, also very good for g.i. prob.(i found this in my research, but i've not tried it)
-alka-seltzer
-Immodium-AD
-Caraway seeds: soothes the digestive tract, relieving colic, cramps, and flatulence.
-Aniseed--Pimpinella anisum: useful for digestive complaints, such as gas, bloating, colic, nausea.
-Allspice--Pimento officinalis:Similar to cloves, both are stomach-settling, stimulating, antiseptic, useful for flatulence, diarrhea, and indigestion
-Cloves: Good for bloating
-papaya enzymes and peppermint capsules
for those taking gluc xr:
-take it with evening meal or before bed time so you may be able sleep through some of the side effects
tips in general:
-no greasy/high fat foods or alcohol
-take with a substantial, high in protein meal
-drink lots of water
-increase dose slowly
-don't be far from the bathroom at first
-cut back on alcohol
-take it at the same time every day; even if it's not your mealtime that day (take it with a glass of milk - although one woman reports that such made her very sick)
-avoid salads at night
-increase roughage