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What Causes Nausea While On Metformin?

FOR THE PAST COUPLE DAYS I HAVE BEEN VERY SICK AT MY STOMACH, BUT DO NOT THROW UP. I AM DIABETIC AND TAKE METFORMIN. I HAVE BEEN VERY TIRED ALSO FOR A WEEK. IT SEEMS LIKE THE ONLY THING I CAN DO IS MAKE SURE MY STOMACH DOES NT GET EMPTY. THANK YOU VERY MUCH.
Fri, 19 Jan 2018
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Gastrointestinal symptoms are the most common side effect seen with metformin. Although the drug company says it may get better with time, I have never seen that happen. Having less highs and lows iwth the medicine can be helpful. Taking it on a full stomach slows and steadies its absorption to make it more gradual. Taking the long acting version or lower doses more frequently on a full stomach also might help.
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What Causes Nausea While On Metformin?

Gastrointestinal symptoms are the most common side effect seen with metformin. Although the drug company says it may get better with time, I have never seen that happen. Having less highs and lows iwth the medicine can be helpful. Taking it on a full stomach slows and steadies its absorption to make it more gradual. Taking the long acting version or lower doses more frequently on a full stomach also might help.