Can I use Pepto-Bismol on Met?

Miss-Meme · 02-11-2006, 03:20 AM

I've got a bit of Diarrhea and wanted to know if I could use Pepto-Bismol for it.

I asked the pharmacist at Walmart if it would have any effects with the Met and she said that it was sugar free and all but I told her that I was not worried about that because I did not have diabetes. She said that it could by that it would coat my stomach and the met would not absorb the same. But if I had diarrhea that it won't hurt. She said it would not have any adverse effect.

So I just wanted to check with you all about it.

glassrobin · 02-11-2006, 03:47 AM

Miss meme,
Great question. I have been using tums smoothies tablets when I can't take the stomach aches any more. It is so soothing. I am anxious to hear from others on this subject.
Robin

squidge63 · 02-11-2006, 04:21 AM

I have got Walmarts max strength stomach relief, which is their version of pepto bismol. It does say on the bottle to ask a dr or pharmacist if you are taking any drugs for diabetes, arthritis, anticoagulants and gout. I am on Metformin and Arthrotec and Aspirin, and I have never had a problem when I have taken the stuff. I tried looking for any info online about pepto and metformin but coudn't find anything, even when I went to drugstore.com and checked the drug interactions. It's funny I tried pepto bismol about 20 years ago and as soon as i swallowed it, it was back out again.. so didnt touch the stuff again until last year.

tiggerlily5278 · 02-11-2006, 03:19 PM

I read somewhere that taking anti acids with Metformin blocks it's absorption, so we should avoid taking them. With the side effects with Met though, it's pretty tough. I lived on Pepto for quite a while, I think. LOL. I'm not really sure though if Pepto is considered an anti acid (I know Tums is). Sorry I couldn't be of more help.

Miss-Meme · 02-11-2006, 03:26 PM

I did a search on here last night and did find many women are using Pepto. But I did find one thread in which someone said that you should not use it. I'm going to call my pharmacist later today and ask him for sure what he thinks. I trust him pretty much.

SnowFlower · 02-11-2006, 03:59 PM

I have used it but mostly use immodium

glassrobin · 02-11-2006, 04:55 PM

[quote=tiggerlily5278]I read somewhere that taking anti acids with Metformin blocks it's absorption, so we should avoid taking them. "

I guess one question is how long does it take tums to dissolve in the tummy? I am only taking 1 500mg dose a day but still have acid stomach/heart burn much later in the day. I have noticed if I can get that to stop I don't have the Stinky's later LOL.

Tums does have Calcium so its good for you to. I have heard others take mil with there met so I just assumed it would be the same. Maybe there is a difference between acid blockers, reducers and coating type meds.
Any way if you take imodium try the wal mart brand it is crazy how much $$ you will save compared to the name brand!
Robin

jojilynn · 02-13-2006, 10:20 PM

Trust me IMMODIUM AD !!!!!!! It's the best plus it didn't block the effects of met with me also if you get heart burn it helps with that as well

GOOD LUCK