Metformin and Alcohol

Finnegan · 10-24-2009, 05:51

Just started Metformin (550 mg, once a day) and it has brought my fasting glucose from 13 (36) down to about 7 (140) in one day. Just noticed on the meds bottle not to take alcohol with this medication. I've read elsewhere than 1 or two drinks is okay. Does anyone here drink while taking Metformin? Any side effects?

10-24-2009, 05:51	#1 (permalink)
Finnegan Active Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 44	Metformin and Alcohol Just started Metformin (550 mg, once a day) and it has brought my fasting glucose from 13 (36) down to about 7 (140) in one day. Just noticed on the meds bottle not to take alcohol with this medication. I've read elsewhere than 1 or two drinks is okay. Does anyone here drink while taking Metformin? Any side effects? __________________ Type 2 Diagnosed Oct 2009 500 Mg Metformin per day 100% commited to a healthy lifestyle