Endocrinologist reveals how to reduce DIARRHEA on METFORMIN

Metformin is one of the most commonly used medications for managing diabetes, pre-diabetes and PCOS. However, many people can experience Diarrhea, Bloating, Abdominal cramps, Nausea or Vomiting on this medication. In this video, I have shared my TOP 5 tips on how to reduce these side effects of metformin.
Please note that views shared on this video are my personal opinions and may not be on the product monograph(s) of the medication(s). These are not meant to be construed as medical advice. Please seek medical attention if you have any side effect or concerns while on any medication(s).
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[@anneelbet6881]

You are absolutely right, Doctor! I have discovered all what you are talking about throughout 25 years of treatment! I am now happy with Glumetza, 1000mg at lunch (my bigger meal of the day) and 500mg at supper time. For many years I was taking 500 mg at breakfast but was not eating enough as I just had milk, coffee and 1 or 2 toasts: which was a terrible mistake! The bloating has disappeared since I am taking green cardamome boiled in the water used for my expresso coffees. Candesartan relieved me lately from the diarrhea coming from a generic medication I had been candidly taking for decades, since my first prescription of metformin because my GP coupled them immediately together !

[@susanfraser6371]

I've just discovered your channel and I'm learning so much already. 😊

[@daljeetsingh7858]

Very useful

[@sarahjohnston6709]

Thank you

[@robertstancliffsr9575]

I have been taking metformin for 35 years ( I just turned 80) and not once has it caused me to have diarrhea. In the last couple of years I have had constipation which I suppose could be from long term metformin..or, just from getting old. I am now 80 and starting to think my only metformin side effect is longevity. I can live with that one....

[@seaspeaktome9167]

Helpful! Thank you!

[@elizabethcollins4889]

Do met former change your skin

[@gwb8445]

I've tried all of these tips and it didn't make any difference. I had SIGNIFICANT diarrhea. I could not tolerate it at all.

[@tejpalpujari4993]

After how many years does deficiency of vitamin B12 occur?

[@robertstancliffsr9575]

Hard to say but if you are taking metformin just ask to have your B-12 level checked. That should not be a problem....also, take a B-12 supplement. You cannot take too much B-12

[@matthewalford84]

I went from 500 to 2000 in one day… I still feel the side effects are happening to me…

[@user-ps2nn5pj4g]

Easy to do: just don't take metformin.