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diareaha and metformin hcl

7K views 10 replies 5 participants last post by  johnleveritt 
Hi Levi's mom - I think I may be a bit of an exception in terms of metformin s/e as I have never experienced any that I am aware of (don't talk to me about Lipitor though!).

I have seen many people complain about this s/e though, so I don't think you are alone. Nor do I think that it is odd that it could be happening now. It could be that the levels have finally saturated to the point that your body is now having to adjust. I know my liver is more sluggish then the average bear and I experience this with other meds I take (delayed affect and s/e).

Just food for thought, I hope this helps.

Cheers.
 
I had a really bad experience with Lipitor. I am one of the people who ended up with severe leg pain and muscle atrophy from this drug. I have since sworn off statins and have resolved to manage my cholesterol with diet. I have had good success since going low carb. Lipitor scares me!

As for the metformin, I agree with EndTimer, I was also eased onto my dose. This drug does lower your glucose right? SO it takes a bit to reach a new homeostasis in terms of diet, body regulation etc. from what I understand.
 
P.S. - as for the "natural" or "herbal" route referenced by EndTimer - I do see a Naturopath regularly, who himself suffers from Type 1 and Metformin is the only drug he will not take me off of. He says that it is really good and one of the drugs he will not ever recommend me going off. Most everything else I treat naturally.
 
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