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05-06-2008, 11:36 AM
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So i just started met today, and i am terrified that i am going to get sick in class. Today is the last day of classes and i have like 5 hours nonstop (granted i can leave the room as i see fit) but it's still stressful to think about,, i was wonder just about how long it took people to get side effects... and if every one got the and how long they lasted. thanks!
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05-06-2008, 11:55 AM
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Metformin used to make me nauseous but then I started taking it after eating a substantial meal and I haven't had any more problems. I hope you get through your day uneventfully.
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05-06-2008, 12:43 PM
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If you're nauseous try taking it with food. It helped me get rid of that part. As for the other possible unpleasant sid eeffect(s)....carry some Immodium or Pepto with you at all times! Depending on how bad it is you may need the immodium...if it's not too bad but is causing an issue take the pepto. | 
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05-06-2008, 12:45 PM
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i ate half a sandwich with it this morning, i ate really late last cause i was studying, so far i feel fine, just have the after taste of the pill in my mouth... but i took a nap this morning already (hee hee) and i feel fine so far... are the side effects seriously that bad?
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05-06-2008, 12:58 PM
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I get ill about forty to forty-five minutes after taking it and the effect is MUCH lessened if I eat something, too.
I had no side effects at all on 500mg and now that I'm up to 1000 there's a bit of "gastric discomfort", nothing too terrible though.
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05-06-2008, 05:20 PM
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I'm now up to 1500 mg and have not had any side effects at all (I always take it with food) aside from a little queasiness at times (depending on what I eat) and fatigue. That's all..maybe you won't have any major side effects. I hope not! Good luck! | |
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05-06-2008, 06:16 PM
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so far so good!! i am exhausted but i'm not sure if it;s from the drugs or school... i do get queezy once in awhile and have a god awful taste in my mouth (i did this morning at least) but nothing bad yet!! keeping my fingers crossed it stays that way.. and keeping LOTS of fluids going in
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05-06-2008, 06:33 PM
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like the other people said take with/after food and I've found much less tummy problems if you make the first meal of the day high in protein and limit the carbs
I didn't have any side effects from just the one pill a day, now I take 6!! LOL
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05-07-2008, 02:38 AM
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::knock on wood:: i've been on Met for a month 500mg/daily, and NEVER had any side-effects!!
I hope you're doing okay on the Met!
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05-07-2008, 05:20 PM
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Good Luck! I have been dx with IBS, so I was TERRIFIED of the s/e and haven't had any! I feel more normal than I ever have--GO FIGURE! | |
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05-07-2008, 05:36 PM
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I've just had my first check up on the Metformin and two pieces of good news! Blood Pressure seems to be under control so I can continue taking it and I've lost half a stone. After years of not losing any weight this is a major achievement.
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05-08-2008, 02:09 AM
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Oh boy this sounds like it is going to be a ride.... I just started on Met and Im on it twice a day. | |
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05-08-2008, 01:08 PM
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yeah besides being tired i'm really alright, i mean the weird taste in my mouth comes and goes, but it;s nothing like what i have read so far. i know some one here at school who is on met and she said the first few days is the worse and so far so good!  I hope this helps me!
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05-09-2008, 01:20 PM
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I've been visiting this site for a while, but this is my first post. I am on my 4th day of Metformin, and so far haven't had any truly awful side effects. A little queasy, but nothing I can't handle. The first 2 days, I just took one 500 mg tablet, next two days I took two, and tomorrow I'll bump up to three. After years of trying to loose weight, I am so hoping this will help! Any advise would be appreciated! I'm just sick of watching everything I eat, working out daily, and not loosing weight--in fact, I consistantly gain! Please...someone give me some hope!  | |
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