Metformin Side Effects (& Consequences)

[@Esselle1]

I was having all the gastrointestinal issues, so I asked my pharmacist if there was a way to alleviate the problem with metformin. He said never take it on an empty stomach. Always have a meal or substantial snack and take it with the first bite. This helped me a LOT! Doctors know diseases but pharmacists know drugs!!!

[@keefrasputin634]

The instructions on the prescription state that it should be “taken with the evening meal.”

[@keefrasputin634]

@@anstriagreenwood3365 I take 2000mg in the evening at meal time. Never had an adverse “reaction” although I need coffee in the morning to balance the effect……

[@alanedmonds514]

strange cos one f my tabs says take befre eating

[@bibsann861]

When I was on Metformin I took it with food and I had diarrhea every morning and throwing up at night. It's a horrible drug for me. I went keto/low carb and got off that dang drug.

[@Lynnefromlyn]

But if you do all the right things and still have ongoing horrendous side effects? I don’t know anyone who takes it at the wrong time.

[@isabelleyeoh2778]

I was taking metformin for a few years and when my blood glucose went up again, so I ask my doctor how can I lower it and he said I just increase your dosage! I almost fainted when I heard that and realised that my doctor is not helping me at all! I began to read up on how lowering my carbohydrate intake and cut off sugar as well as processed products in my diet can help me to overcome diabetes. True enough, within few days of changing my diet and closely monitoring my blood glucose on a monitor, I realised that I do not need at all to take metformin. After my doctor review of my blood works, he took off my medication!

[@emilyoranza3303]

Ano pong hb1c nyo nun?Nung binigyan kayo Ng metformin?

[@julianalaurel383]

Im 32, pre-diabetic, my doctor prescribed Metformin, even though i have issues with my liver. And Atorvastatin for cholestorol. I went through a severe trauma 2 years loosing my Mom in a car accident. It was very tragic. After that year of grief, i really think grief got me sick. Thankfully im pushing forward, but this metformin, is messing with my everyday life. I want to workout but the lack of energy is getting to me. I have 4 children and 2 toodlers on the spectrum and i can barely function. However not giving up, im supposed to drink it twice a day, i lowered it to once a day and hope next visit im good to go prayers for everyone 🙏🏼

[@kunserndsittizen2655]

I took this for years and it ruined me. Took away my ability to absorb vitamin b12... muscle wasting/weakness...no energy. I wasn’t able to fully help my mom and she’s gone now.

[@julianalaurel383]

​@kunserndsittizen2655 thank you for your comment. Its incredible how they want to help us with our sugar levels by giving us metformin. I actually crave sugar even more now, go figure!!!

[@bretti12]

🙏🏿🧡

[@kunserndsittizen2655]

I just learned a couple of months ago that METFORMIN actually inhibits energy on a cellular level. GET OFF IT NOW!!!

[@ronnie6902]

I seem to experience stomach cramps and diarrhea. The problem is you never know when they will occur. It could be at work or at home, or even just driving your car. You suddenly get these cramps and ripping belly aches and you then have to go to the bathroom! Then they go away. but it can be disturbing when it happens!

[@mitchellunderwood5062]

Sounds like my symptoms, why is that

[@larryparson9609]

I got the ER extended release it became tolerable had same problem with regular metformen

[@FashionFunPJ]

For me it happens at night, I had to start wearing adult diapers at night just in case…it sucks

[@smivlydee]

Stop eating sugar completely. It will stop

[@shant2464]

My vitamin B12 and Magnesium deficiency coincided with me starting Metformin. I never had these deficiencies before. My blood panel was always good. I started using B12 and Magnesium supplements as the recommended doses, but it just slightly increased my levels. All the doctor said is, you need to double the dose. I also get constipation and again all the doc says, is to increase water consumption. For goodness sake, i drink a ton of liquid every day. Since I never had these issues before, I was wondering why the heck this just started one day. I analyzed my medicine and thought there was a correlation. I then researched online and found that Metformin is exactly the reason for these deficiencies. I am going to work on getting off of it. More exercise, less carbs.

[@tjellis1479]

indoctrination is not education. Doctors are not critical thinkers. They are pill professors

[@tjellis1479]

Supplements are money grabs. Food has the answer and the cause of disease. Supplements are FAKE

[@jdtown6585]

I started berberine and insulin and was able to get off of metformin. And I feel much better also.

[@jamienoel]

Messed up my B12 as well. Was pretty severe and I could barely walk, plus I developed neuropathy while my A1C was good. Really nasty.

[@OfftoShambala]

Magnesium supplements don’t absorb unless they are in liposomal form … it’s better to supplement by soaking in an epsom salt bath or just feet… you can get magnesium oil or make it and scrub it on your legs at night… also, dark chocolate is good, 90% for least sugar content … but find high mag foods and eat as much as you can

[@TheMysteryShack001]

Ive been on this drug for going on 2 years . Main symptoms have been excessive gas , diarrhea , and constipation. Honestly i have endured alot of pain and anguish that comes from these side effects that is until today that i decided not to take it anymore. Part of the problem is that i have spoken to the doctor in several occasions and have asked for him to take me off of this med but he is reluctant and finds ways on how to dance around the question . I dont know why but doctors dont like to prescribe other glucose meds besides this one. So i will spare myself the anguish by not taking it and finding myself another doctor.

[@criscogirl1272]

I agree. Thisedixone is not good. Change your diet, exercise and rest. My mom is 85 and was prescribed med. She is not on it now due to changing. Check blood sugar 4 times a day, then 3, then 2... now checks 1 time a week. DRINK A LOT OF WATER!

[@shellygardner6410]

I talked my doctor into trying other meds. They were far worse. I couldn't even leave the house on them. I think one of them caused my kidney stones. I got back on this, but now it's not doing the trick anymore. Your results may vary of course.

[@BootTrojanz]

Some natural alternatives - Goats rue/ berberine

[@stephjuhler999]

Don't take any more meds! Go on a keto diet to control your blood glucose levels.

[@brotendo]

@@BootTrojanz LOL at "natural" alternatives.

[@nonkululekokhu]

I stopped taking metformin I used to have heart palpitations, short breath and severe diarrhea accompanied by vomiting.... Banting /keto very effective

[@johnormsby2034]

Reading many of the comments has given me great justification in Not listening to Doctors, when they have recommended or tried prescribing drugs for me to take! Hence, at 70yrs of age, I have never taken prescribed medications, get Colds or the flu, visit the doctor, and still work a full day! There are many natural healing alternatives, and I prefer to indulge in those instead!

[@nancyparker9986]

Smart move ! 👍

[@ponzo1967]

In many cases you are wise to avoid pharmaceuticals but not 💯 My father turns 80 in a few months, smokes since childhood, eats like a horse, spends his days running through the Casino lol He has gotten a stent so he's on a blood thinner but has avoided medications throughout his life.

[@kibblenbits]

I've been on Metformin for over 10 years, for T2. Started at 500 x 4, am now on 500 x 1 daily. I've never had any problems at all. I see my doctor 2x's a year(to check my A1C)and have full labs once a year, with good results across the board. My AIC averages 6.6, my kidneys are fine and I'm almost 70. My doctor told me about B12 early on. Metformin is safer and cheaper than many other drugs on the market for T2 and has a much longer track record than any of them. Per my doctor, if I can get below 6.5 and maintain it, she'll take me off the medication altogether, but until then, I'm sticking with Metformin!

[@lenatucker6633]

So great info to me. Graciously appreciated.

[@bibsann861]

Well it made me sick as a dog. I went on a keto diet, low carb, hi good fat ,no sugar. I take no diabetic drug and my blood glucose is 5.2.

[@minanyarkoa6841]

@@bibsann861 that's great

[@2wwwilly]

@@bibsann861 Yes yes I am on keto and I strictly adhere to keto n my bloodglucose is 4.2..I ditched metformin when I started keto..bye bye my gout n T2 surprised I am a cancer survivor too ...

[@gulfjobsin]

good

[@Kat89115]

The doctor offered me Metformin...I declined and took the natural route....after about 3 months of no carbs or sugar...I am no longer pre diabetic

[@gilessteve]

Congratulations, you made a good call. Spare a thought for those poor big pharma companies though!

[@max3eey]

What about berberine

[@sandalwoodcg2007]

That’s what I did, went from 5.7 to 5.5 just by exercising and changing my eating habits. Never took the met.🙏🏻

[@bretti12]

I did the same but my numbers kept climbing🤷🏾‍♂️ Had to get on this medication😩😩

[@JenniferChou-s3s]

I have the same problem. Would you please share it with me? How do you reverse the type 2 diabetes?? Thank you.

[@vanessathomas7437]

I had to leave Metformin alone about two years ago. For several years as a T1 Diabetic, I had successful use of the drug. However, after about three years, I began to have Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting and just feeling "sick". While it does work, after a while it becomes not worth the health problems associated with it.

[@tatyanarogachova2775]

So I understand now, that we shouldn't take any medication for many years without a break, because the body not only adjusts to it and effect dissappears, but we also develop vitamin and mineral deficiency and harmful side effects due to harvest effects on the liver, kidneys and intestine.

[@gilekopi7296]

But what your alternative than metformin?

[@MindRiot395th]

@@gilekopi7296 For starters proper diet and healthy eating - drop carbs to minimum (avoid white flour products, pastas, rice) no sugar ofcourse, no sugar subs, stick to veggies, fish, chicken, turkey, red meat in moderation. Wishing you good health.

[@gilekopi7296]

@@MindRiot395th tq very much brother

[@gracey1441]

Ummm type 1 diabetics have to have insulin or they die. So either you’re type 2 or your also taking injections of insulin. I despise false information on Type 1 diabetes.

[@vellaru]

I am on metformin for the last 15 years. No complail. Great medicine for diabetic.

[@NannyOggins]

Thats great news, I have horrible cramps and diarrhoea so I hope it will go away eventually.

[@mem1701movies]

Then I guess everyone that has side effects are lying? I hate people like you.

[@-Twenty-Nine-]

I was on metformin for a few months. Had unexpected, explosive diahrea. Like one second you're good, a second later the toilet couldn't be close enough. Complained to my doctor and was swithched over to gliclazide. Haven't had any issues since

[@nicholasdonvito1703]

Very informative for us Diabetic victims. I was diagnosed in 1990. It does change your life and you have to keep that in mind with nearly everything you do. At work if I got my adrenaline pushed up over an incident during my police Sergeant position, my blood sugar would drop and I’d start shaking.

[@tonywoodham3760]

Thank You for your statement, I constantly shake for no apparent reason, if I'm under pressure at work they become a lot worse

[@mayankdabral1035]

Metformin acts by suppressing cortisol production, most of its side effects are related to adrenal insufficiency. My take is dont prescribe it to patients who are elderly or are underweight. They go on to develop serious problems, whenever they fall sick due to other reasons like viral fever, surgery, etc.

[@karenpeaden271]

Thank you

[@PrettyLady2014]

Took it one time yesterday and not taking it ever again…IM GOOD!

[@theotherhouse5910]

What did you experienced

[@rstawlngs925]

I took this for years and it left me with a foggy brain. I couldn't remember what I was doing . I told my doctor no more and now I can think clearly again.

[@debbiemanning5983]

Maybe that’s what caused my moms deterioration. She took it for years

[@rstawlngs925]

@@debbiemanning5983 I would be at work and in my cubicle praying because I couldn't remember what I was working on. Had no clue.

[@RonLarhz]

But my blood sugar shot back up when I reduced my intake(mostly due to forgetting and the damn diarrhea.)

[@rstawlngs925]

@@RonLarhz My Dr. put me on Victoza and I've had no side effects and my numbers came down drastically.

[@susanmullins7713]

Hadn't heard that one.💔

[@kukuipupule4415]

Ive been taking over 40 years 0 problems other than watching videos that tell me how to feel.

[@biplobdas8918]

How old are u now plz?

[@kukuipupule4415]

@@biplobdas8918 72.. many friends died not taking meds for diabetes

[@robertstancliffsr9575]

Same here, I started at 35 and I'm 80 now I might even be close to the one side effect I most want...longevity...

[@robynhope219]

Stop bragging...it is not for everyone!​@@robertstancliffsr9575

[@youtoo2233]

The diarrhea never went away and would hit me randomly throughout the day and night so I had no choice but to get off this stuff and just change what I eat. I discovered low carb diet and fasting will keep glucose levels where it should be anyway, goodbye forever Metformin!!

[@RonLarhz]

Cant have low carb diet when i got no money and suck at cooking.

[@johncooke61]

​@@RonLarhz I can relate to your comments but I'm a newby to Metformin having only been on it for 4 months and lost 18 lbs in that time. I was put on it following giving up alcohol 16 months ago and hitting the cakes as a replacement not good. I can't afford a Keto diet but what I'm doing is substituting having a bowl of organic porridge oats with frozen blueberries and unsalted nuts with a sprinkling of whole Chia seeds with milk of course and personally as I have a bit of a sweet tooth add a bit of Canderel sweetener, ideally having this as your first meal of the day and if able to just go for a little walk within an hour afterwards to burn off the small carbohydrates intake but is not necessary as this meal is so balanced out with fibre and protein. Hope that helps you.

[@thomasdonohue1833]

Metformin started giving me hypoglycemia. For the last year I've been having sporadic anxiety attacks. I finally figured out it was my blood sugar being too low

[@edmhie1]

My case is similar to you. When I started taking Milk Thisle everyday for about 6-weeks, I was surprise up to this day I've never had any attacks for about 10 mos now. I don't understand what happened and I was thinking unhealthy liver maybe the underlying cause of this kind of disease.

[@sabercat3452001]

Same I kept the shakes while I was on it’

[@hillbillybeerdranker6678]

Amla powder causes hypoglycemia in me if I don't eat very many carbs.

[@SurinderSingh-io4uh]

I am taking metformin for thirty years and it works fine for me.

[@kosesangon4296]

Yea but, u have fatty liver and visceral fat cuzz metformin inhibit gluconeogenesis 🤭 sorry

[@biplobdas8918]

R u Type 2 Diabetes patient?

[@titocrespin5842]

Didn't he said not everyone.

[@stacysteed7439]

Got better, but loss 15lbs in 6mths. I'm your subject! Been off for 7yrs. Have many of these symptoms.

[@charleslindsey6789]

@@danirietdorf5242 Sorry chief, you are mistaken and promoting very dangerous treatments. You will kill people by suggesting unproven weeds as a medical treatment for serious diseases.

[@patriciafisher8011]

I did same only lost more wt in about 1 yr. Now must take Metformin again.

[@kittwetherell2895]

After only two days on Metformin I got really painful shin bones, so I stopped taking them. I waited a week and then tried again, same thing but this time it was too painful to walk. I stopped taking the Metformin , it took over a week for the pain in my shins to go.

[@ianshilling5863]

Had this on atorvastatin 20mg statin stopped taking them on better now

[@richharker529]

Thanks Doc! Your entire video is right on. I have eaten eggs all my life and did not get diabetes until very late in life and will continue to eat them. Love all your vids.

[@thomastuck2223]

On

[@lucinaluckey7613]

Muscle weakness and horrible muscle pain, extreme weakness and fatigue,itching in the groin area

[@robertstancliffsr9575]

Taking magnesium tablets often stops muscle pain, try that......Also if you are taking any statin drugs for cholesterol control, they often cause muscle cramps.

[@hillbillybeerdranker6678]

Metformin made my elderly Mother so weak that she couldn't stand up.

[@rebeccamushtaq1233]

Thank you do much for your detailed video. I just started yesterday metformin xr750. But had all symptoms that are very rare. I can't even tell how painful my body was. Had constipation. Stomach, low blood pressure and hypoglycemia low sugar by 75 and flatulence some other symptoms. My doctor was not accepting my complaining. He said it's not possible. I'm going to stop it. Only two days got me so much trouble and pain. I had very hard time to breathe and feeling tired and weak.

[@lizcox1165]

Same here.

[@Cosmic_Code]

You can't get hypoglemic from Metformin. 75 in (average) or (recent) glucose is not on the low side. Trust me.

[@Charles-Windham]

Helped me a lot to lose a lot of weight and stay on intermittent fasting protocol (2 years) but I became suspicious and did read an article that metformin can cause decrease in red blood cell count which I was experiencing. I never experieced any of these side effects listed here but was aware it could. I have quit now for 4 months and will be retesting RBC in another month. Note: I have lost faith in Dr. Sinclair.

[@rainbyrne691]

How did you loose weight? I can’t lose since taking it. Thank you ❤

[@YC305]

Well, I am almost 44 years old, all my life I loved sweets, and Cuban food, and American food, and what not😅 however, I’ve always tried to stay in decent shape, exercising and controlling my food consumption a little but not enough since I was diagnosed with pre diabetes and high blood pressure. I take 50 mg of Losartan daily for about 4 years already and for a month and a half now I started taking 500 mg of Metformin. So far I have not experienced any noticeable side effects other than some weight loss. I should really try to start eating less sugar and carbs and get rid of this medication if possible but I will continue for sometime and watch my body’s response as closely as I can. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@matthewpierce9116]

Thank you for the good and honest information.

[@warken7284]

I have had chronic back pain for 30 years and since i started on the Metformin with stigaliptin over last few months it has brought down sugar levels but my back pain and stiffness is a lot worse.

[@DonnaWrightRN]

I had bad GI side effects (type 7) and I also developed some heart arrhythmias. I would notice thudding feelings in my chest and a 72 hour monitor confirmed PVCs occurring in singles and couples, and one triplet. It has taken five years for the arrhythmias to go away.

[@junidegraham5221]

Hi, How long were you on metformin for? And what was your dosage? If you don’t mind me asking.

[@ibuprofenPill]

After my Type II diagnosis I was on 1000mg/day, but I’m now on 500mg two years later. I have never noticed any obvious side effects even when I was on the original dose. All my blood work is normal, so I’m staying on a low-carb diet and a low dose for the time being.

[@rrrobeltnest7295]

That’s it I’m stopping this drug I have too many of these symptoms. The worst one irritable bowel syndrome it’s super painful bloated belly. Constipation Fatigue muscle weakness that’s why I came here looking for side effects

[@brianmartin6808]

Me too

[@bibsann861]

Go on a keto diet. Watch "Beat Diabetes" here on KZbin.

[@lupecruz9225]

@@bibsann861 me to

[@jamienoel]

It messed me up pretty bad. It kept me from absorbing vitamin B12 and made it where I could barely walk, plus it may have actually caused my neuropathy because my A1C was actually good when it occurred. Also caused frequent diarrhea.

[@bladerunner2255]

did u ever get a cup ov ur diarrhea and eat it 🤔

[@jamienoel]

@@bladerunner2255 What the hell?

[@bladerunner2255]

@@jamienoel taste yum yum hhhmmmm.

[@WaynoGur]

Thank you for adding captioning.

[@elainemaldonado2932]

When I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes started to take metformin and it made me feel very sick like poison to my body I went to emergency room because I felt so sick and tired and weak never used again

[@adarrinsmith7491]

exactly same here felt worse taking this posion and it is posion

[@KapQueen]

Same here, It took all my energy every time I took it. After a week I'm not touching it again! I feel normal when I don't take it

[@ready2prais365]

Honestly I went on keto and brought my A1c down from a 6.4 to a 5.5. just gotta be careful with the calories and workout

[@aleksandralempart8305]

Keto is the best way to get organ failure

[@ready2prais365]

@@aleksandralempart8305 That makes absolutely no sense, not even going to entertain your comment.

[@RobTheRich1s]

Me too bro

[@Vluezz]

I got DKA trying keto diet I was in the icu for 4 days

[@DC-js4gk]

@@Vluezz well that's because you didn't keep track of your ketone. This is not a game. I've lost 18kg in four months, just gotta keep track of it. Bloods down from 10-12 to 6.5. But you need to check twice daily, stay safe

[@carlaburgoon744]

This stuff was like taking poison. I had severe stomach issues that never went away and felt terrible while on it.

[@NannyOggins]

I agree, it was impossible to leave the house when I was on it, after two and a half weeks I stopped taking it. I have heard that some people do very well on it but I hate it!

[@saundraweed9738]

Sever diarrhea in the form of brown stinky water that kept me in the bathroom from morning till night and even during the night along with constant dizziness landed me in the hospital with dehydration and vitamin deficiencies. This happened a couple of years after beginning metformin . Within days of stopping metformin the diarrhea went away. It kept me home bound for years till we figured it was.

[@sirtango1]

That crap wouldn’t let me get halfway through a meal before I had to run to the bathroom. It made me grumpy and irritable as hell. I suffered from a heart attack and died twice while on that stuff! The problem was that the side effects came on gradually over a year after first starting the medication. It wasn’t a case of take the medication and have a reaction. It was a buildup over time! I was also diagnosed with GERD while taking it. I had never had heartburn more than twice in my life before starting that crap. And I’m a chili 🌶 head / pepper head, eating the hottest peppers I can get my hands on! After quitting the medication I haven’t had a single problem with GERD / heartburn since I quit taking it over 10 years ago!

[@kennethwilliams2330]

I was just Diagnose with pre Diabiteas and my Doctor wants me to start taking this and im on here doing my research

[@pamelawalton1318]

I still believe that this medication killed my friend . I pleaded with him to stop taking it when the headaches started but he wouldn't because they told him that he had become diabetic . He told the doctor that he believed the medication was too strong for him , but instead of reducing the dosage , his doctor increased it . He developed a brain tumor after taking this medication ; eventually had to stop working , and shortly afterwards was given a time line for life . He went into a nursing home for care and died approximately 4 months later . I may develope diabetes n my life time ; though I am trying to be vigilant , but if I do , I will not allow any doctor to prescribe this medication to me in any form . It's sad when you feel that you can't trust your doctor . Some of us are used as guinea pigs only to satisfy a hypothesis . We truly live in scary times .

[@ayanat.miller3929]

I'm sorry this happened to your friend

[@jdtown6585]

Terrible. But by the same reasoning, you should never take Tylenol ever in your life either, bc Tylenol kills a tiny fraction of users each and every year.

[@howto2989]

@@jdtown6585 Nah it's not about not taking but about side effects it seems a modest majority of people experience bad side effects this thing should be taken off the market

[@jdtown6585]

@@howto2989 nahh you clearly haven't looked at the stats and evidence as to how many people benefit from metformin. Many diabetics are able to treat their diabetes very well with just metformin their whole lives. All meds have side effects. The key is to reduce or cease use altogether if the side effects are too great.

[@robertstancliffsr9575]

@@jdtown6585 Exactly, 35 years of metformin for me, no side effects, great results and with my insurance, metformin is free. One possible side effect might be that I am now almost 80, and that is 5 years older than the next oldest person in my immediate family lived to be. That is a side effect I can handle.....

[@steventostevin3085]

1f I had listened to my doctor and the diabetic nurse I would now be diabetic and on metformin. I was diagnosed 3 years ago and refused to take it. I instead started the fast 800 way of eating by Dr Micheal Mosley after 12 weeks I was no longer diabetic and havent been for the last 3 years. This way of eating also lowered my cholesterol from 7 to 6.3 somthing I'm now lowering by taking olive oil I was told I should take statins also somthing I have refused. I belive you are what you eat.

[@lynnhall8720]

Of the 13 possible side effects of Metformin, I experienced 9, including blackouts. My GP advised to cease taking Metformin immediately. Another medication was prescribed, but I also had adverse reactions to that, so I was prescribed a third and the same things happened. Now, I am not being prescribed any meds for type 2 diabetes. My GP referred me to an endocrinologist, but even he doesn't know what to do with me. Truth is, all meds are toxic and I don't which is worse; taking them or the disease they are meant to help regulate.

[@ficalli4743]

Jason Fung MD nephrologist has the answer, and has plenty of videos on youtube.

[@lynnhall8720]

Thank you.

[@nancyllanza1500]

Try MaggieYu!

[@santiaggie]

thanks for the video. i no longer have to use metformin as i am now controlling with watching my carb intake(very very low) and increasing my good saturated "heart clogging" fats. Thanks again for the motivation of staying clear from BIG PHARMA.

[@leeanne0716]

Been on metformin for a couple of years. I do have upset stomach often and gas. I did have diabetic acidic acidosis a couple of times. I have had several episodes of hypoglycemia .... I dont drink, but alot of the symptoms you listed I have but have other diagnosis....I have tested for the anemia for two years so I will talk to my dr about it! I have to watch my blood sugar many times a day. but the extended release helps me more.

[@thomasdonohue1833]

Metformin started giving me hypoglycemia. I thought I was having panic attacks. This started over the last year. I've been taking it almost 3 yrs. I also started having neuropathy. My doctor put me on metformin when I wasn't diabetic. I had an A1c of 5.7 when I was put on metformin. That 5.7 was when my diet consisted of hot pockets and dunkin donuts. I'm not diabetic so why is my doctor prescribing me diabetic drugs. The doctor should've instructed me to change my diet. Fricken pill pushers

[@jcbasco8876]

My mom is currently taking this drug and she experiences most of the side effects. The heartburns and migraines were really bad.

[@tonyvikavlogs1302]

Absolutely true even I'm having the same symptoms mostly heart burn

[@chrisdesselles4441]

I'm counting myself lucky. I started Metformin way back in 2002. (1000mg twice daily). To date (20 years - 72 yrs old now), I've never had any of these side effects. Knock on wood.

[@robertstancliffsr9575]

I have been taking 2000mgs daily for about 30 years. Until recently I had no noticeable side effects at all but recently I have been having a problem with constipation. I believe that is a combination of long-term metformin and me getting older. There is a reason for the old people and prunes jokes. I take a stool softener to help reduce the constipation...

[@hillbillybeerdranker6678]

@@robertstancliffsr9575 You need to be careful with those stool softeners my friend. They can cause dementia if taken long term. I read where they are not supposed to be taken more than a week.

[@bretti12]

Experience nausea😩

[@evelyncaban8310]

Just started no problem -one month now.

[@annaswan9246]

I have been taking metformin for years and I only experienced side effects when I started taking it but my body got used to it now I don't have any side effects but I still get sick if I don't eat something with it but no more diarrhea

[@greenegirlsstudio101]

Same problems. Same answers. So, I took myself off metformin, and started taking Berberine with chromium picolate. Do your own research. I felt soooo much better in less than a week!

[@toprocketengineer1859]

Stop eating carbs and stop taking prescription drugs to fight them. Keto is life!

[@beckytyler4434]

I was on metformin 2000 mg/ day. Side effects were horrible. Dr. Switched me to ozempic. Side effects even worse. Insurance cancelled me so I'm back to metformin, but this time it is extended release and starting off at lower dose for a while. This seems to be helping reduce severe side effects. Will see

[@carolheaden]

Nice if you can get it. Australia has been without for a year now!

[@donaldjones8881]

To be put straight on 2000 a day doesn't seem right

[@hillbillybeerdranker6678]

There are over the counter supplements for blood sugar that work better than metformin with no side effects. I take sunergetic blood sugar support and it works. I sometimes also take KAL blood sugar defense. There are numerous supplements that have chromium and vanadium, such as these two. Insulin resistance is caused by deficiencies in those 2 trace minerals. This morning I ate a high carb breakfast with a biscuit, and hashbrowns, and took 2 sunergetic blood sugar pills, and an hour later my blood sugar was 109. These supplements also have things like ALA in them, which lowers blood sugar too.

[@balwinderbath4184]

My doctor prescribed me dapaglitazone( contains 1000mg of metformin ) twice a day. After 2 months I felt side effects and dark pigmentation om face temples. I reduced it to 500mg and now feeling some relief. However some active life style also helped and my sugar levels became normal

[@sheilamurphree7037]

Do you have any information in relation to metformin and pancreatic cancer? 4 men in our community were on metformin for years and developed pancreatic cancer. 3 were in stage 4 when it was diagnosed. .

[@robertstancliffsr9575]

No, but I did notice the April 2020 Readers Digest has an article on metformin helping to treat breast cancer. It's on page 52.Test show it can slow breast cancer growth by up to 76%. Also, test are underway to determine if is useful as a longevity drug....early results look good.

[@brotendo]

Anecdote, coincidence, correlation/causation, etc.

[@karenpeaden271]

Thank you

[@karenpeaden271]

@@robertstancliffsr9575 longevity trials were stopped due to this drug causes b vitamin deficiencies.. which destroys health and longevity . Don't let them lie.. this drug is not good.

[@thromonesmith1059]

Thankfully I have never had not one of these side effects. I have been on Metformin for over 10 years.

[@robertstancliffsr9575]

Me either and I have been taking 2000mgs daily since I was about 45 years old. I am 81 now, and still in good health, including my A1C, kidneys and B-12......It appears many people read, for example ,"Metformin causes kidney failure in less than 1% of people who take it" and then report here that, "Metformin causes Kidney failure".............happens very often......

[@noonatonga225]

Thank you for sharing this information. I have been taking Metformin for over 20 years. I haVE SEEN A ND FELT SOME OF THESE SIDE EFFECTS bit I will have to check on my Vitamin 12 . I ve blood tests every 6 months and so far so good. I also take Zocor together with metformin. One tablet a day, usually at night.

[@becky1925g]

For years my doctor would do a blood sugar test every year. They would draw blood and send off to a lab and my blood sugar was always 99 or 100, but never over 100. Then two years ago after my yearly blood test they called and said my tests showed I was diabetic and that this metformin had been called in for me. I immediately asked what my numbers were only to be told that a different test had been done. Some sort of three month estimate. I said no, I need to be tested like I had been all the years before. That test came back the same as it had been for all the years before...99. I don't trust that 3 month estimate test.

[@nivedhitharr1628]

True

[@esteban1487]

That's the A1C blood test. Supposed to be more accurate than a glucose test.

[@becky1925g]

@@esteban1487 I personally think it is a bunch of bs just to get people on more medication.

[@esteban1487]

@@becky1925g Certainly the Covid jab is that.

[@becky1925g]

@@esteban1487 you are certainly right about that.

[@chuckbecker8735]

When I read that one of the deleterious effects ( i.e. worse than mere pesky side effects ) was the exacerbation of peripheral neuropathy, I immediately quit all metformin and 100% of my numbness and discomfort in my toes vanished. Yes...anecdotal, but it comports with the proven declared side effect known for Metformin !!!!!!!

[@timothyong977]

With daily 10km walk and intermittent fasting, HBA1C control below 5.8% and stopped Station and Metformin 😊

[@premchandkishanchand1495]

So what is the remedy instead of metphormin? Please advice me. What ever you explained here are absolutely right. I am taking metphormin 1000mg in a day since 15 years. So please advise me a substitute harmless medicine instead of metphormin. Really appreciate for your discription and side effects of metphormin.

[@franwebb7756]

ask your Dr about other meds. I switched from metformin to one with no side effects. My sister did too but takes a different one.

[@kerrie-annenewbold1184]

Gosh I have liver Cirrhosis & go from diarrhoea to constipation,also I have no gall bladder so I am in a bad way with nausea..the works!Time to get off it!

[@ethimself5064]

I never used this. What I have learned to do - Is to keep my total carbs low most of the time, take a couple of Tbsp. of Extra Virgin Olive Oil(the real thing) before a meal, and drink watered down Vinegar of which I like Balsamic Vinegar the best During a meal. These 2 things allow me to eat simple carbs at times in safety.

[@SC-vd4kp]

Folate deficiency is also seen in some cases. Suppliment accordingly.

[@tatyanarogachova2775]

So metformin can disrupt normal absorption of nutrients in the small intestine. (( I understood now. Maybe it happens because metformin decreases energy production from glucose oxidation, so energy depleted intestinal lining cannot work properly.

[@SC-vd4kp]

@@tatyanarogachova2775 You are absolutely correct Tatyana. Malabsorption during metformin therapy is possible in some.

[@woodswanderer2489]

I started Metformin for long haul covid summer 2023. I got covid in 2020 and was hospitalized with myocarditis. I started to heal and was back to biking 30-40 miles a day but ended up with myocarditis again after receiving a covid vaccinate in 2021. I have suffered from long haul covid fatigue, POTs and heart tachycardia since then. When my infectious disease MD prescribed Metformin I didn't think it would work. I am now back to almost my pre covid exercise routine and I'm experiencing less symptoms. Metformin is the only drug that has helped with my long haul covid besides steroids. And being on steroids long term has more side effects. If you are in the same situation I recommend finding an infectious disease MD and asking about Metformin.

[@josephinegeorge4794]

I had a fearful reaction to Metformin some years ago.I broke out in a terrible rash everywhere.This had to be treated in hospital,and it took about a year to get this put right.I was told that this was a very rare reaction.

[@papatzim]

What kind of treatment did you get because I’m experiencing the same thing. How long did it take to go away?

[@dianebejarano209]

I've been on since 1 year before covid. No runny nose, no gas, no taste changes, no muscle tenderness. But muscle weakness and rising blood pressure. No diarreah. I have both ibs and constipation. No nausea. No vomiting.

[@rambhushandas6910]

Please a video of comparison between drugs ACEI and ARB use on kidney🙏🏻

[@Albert-777]

Thank you I appreciate the education, what’s your overall take on Metformin extended release?

[@randolphurquhart2266]

76oñb

[@dorothygalbreath627]

Then why would y'all give this to people

[@AbdulAzeezKazzy]

The aIlopth docs still now said, N0 side effects are indicated up to now for metformin. It being using by decades.Seriously they are cheating peoples.

[@aleksandralempart8305]

Benefits vs risk balance

[@gillianwardle8813]

I take the X release. Better than having the lot dropped in your innards at once,!

[@johanlalnunmawia3818]

Very important topic.

[@dwaynerobinson7629]

I developed the WORST diarrhea and vomiting I've ever lived through after two years of being on max dose. ER and the doc were convinced it was a stomach bug and nothing else. I don't know if it was lactic acidosis or overdose but I do know When I stopped it, things got better and when I went back on it, it came right back. Drs, PER THE PDR BOOK, are supposed to titrate the initiating dosage up to therapeutic levels but most, including mine, chunked me on the max dose from day one. Constant stomach issues with it I stopped taking it and reduced my carb intake to very low levels and 10 yrs later, I'm still completely meds free. Met causes diarrhea because the molecule is so atomically similar to another molecule that causes it.

[@testos2701]

I guess I'm very lucky, after almost 30 years of using Diabetes medications never had any of these symptoms, I do watch what I eat of course no tobacco no alcohol.

[@prepperjonpnw6482]

Well done. I’ve never heard this described in such detail yet clear and concise. No over use of big $5 words when $.25 words will do lol I’m now a subscriber. Cheers

[@spoudaois]

Metformin makes normal lab animals live longer and is being studied for longevity in normal humans.

[@DT-mn9py]

This is a VERY helpful series of videos. Thank you for doing them!

[@dianebejarano209]

My blood pressure was in teens. Within a year my blood pressure doubled and now the last time I had it, on Christmas break, they wanted to admit me. I'm 58. Since age 24, i have been borderline. My blood level averaged 100. I get dizzy when laying down or getting up. My kidneys are normal now but earlier they said I had slight kidney problem. Using it with glypicide. I take 4.I do have blurry eyes. I had covid 2019 winter and June 2022. I had better than 20/20 before covid.

[@joseclemente2320]

Thanks for all the good info'I said good because I experienced most of them.

[@chuckbecker8735]

Excellent and comprehensive video in every way !!

[@paulacheromiah2995]

I've been on Metformin for a long time n it helps with my diabetes. I have gd results when I go to the dr. All meds have side effects.

[@deltaskyhawk]

I started taking metformin and first side effect was blurred vision. The second side-effect after two months use was stiffening of finger joints. Stopped taking it and symptoms went away.

[@spoudaois]

Type 2 diabetes can be cured with a low fat and oil diet despite genetics. Intramyocellular fat causes the insulin resistance. Sugar does not cause diabetes. Its regulated to manage diabetes. The root cause is insulin resistance from ingested oil that goes in our muscle cells and liver. This basically affects the insulin receptor action

[@biplobdas8918]

No brother Diabetes never cure.

[@maidajamadin1603]

i have a gallstones problem thats d reasons why my gallblader attacking me.difficult to breath palpitating dizzines.

[@jazzyman4]

Metformin depletes vitamin B12 and Magnesium But there are other vitamins - minerals and enzymes that can also suffer on an individual basis My advice is to have twice yearly blood checks to see where you as an individual stand with these vital ingredients We are all different and medicines have different reactions outcomes

[@eddiepiecart6030]

I recently found myself prescribed drugs after a heart operation. When I got the drugs I was floored. No energy, sleeping half the day and generally poor feelings. I had a look at the possible side effects of the drugs I take.and I was gob smacked by the side effects. One even included death ! I just can't help wondering if the only benefit of these drugs is the money the drug companies get. I am 69 and previously an active normal person. I had a valve replaced and I have lost muscle tone, no balance, I shuffle around like an old man, get sleepy through the day, get vague and now I am completely impotent. My dear wife is so supportive of me, to the point I get a tear in my eyes sometimes I don't know how I would get by without her. My mother threw her medications in the bin at 83 and lived to be 94. She lived and at quite normally. I am thinking of doing the same thing.

[@sundaresadr.ramakrishnan2465]

It is astonishing to see that several authors are giving details on ill effects of Metformin so far, but no single person came forward to suggest an alternative medicine to it that could e used safely by diabetic patients throughout the world. Question arises, if there is any valuable and correct medicine to replace it effectively.

[@ninagracie7771]

I have been prescribed Metformin for pcos and I am really worried about the side effects especially because I have ibs as well 😭

[@terezafernandes6379]

Yes, I take metformin and always having the problem of gas or acidity.

[@tinalaver4245]

also known to cause hypertension and tachycardia if on a high dose ie 2000mg a day

[@karenpeaden271]

Yes. Its not worth it

[@hollytimlick9470]

My man was on metformin for only a few days, and had the worst case of gas, bloating, and bouts of the 💩. He was takin off of it, and put on Jardiance with no problems. My man has some issues with hemorrhoids in the past, but metformin made them worst. He will never go back to metformin again!

[@deliahart3739]

Great explanation! Thanks

[@WaynoGur]

Can't watch. No captioning. Please consider adding captioning to the videos for the benefit of those of us in the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community. Thanks.

[@sweetdrahthaar7951]

Top right of your screen is a square with cc inside. Click that and you’ll have captioning👍🏻

[@davidsavage8333]

@@sweetdrahthaar7951 if your a veteran, go to your local VA hospital and they will check your hearing and give you personalized hearing aids for free. Also look for the CC box in the bottom right part of the video screen this opens the captions view.

[@robclarke9474]

Been tsking 120mg glicazide and 3000 mg metformin for 30 years. Yes take B12. Only recently have diarrhoea problems. Had liver scan

[@mohamedhassansir-gullet152]

please talk about mixed oral hypoglycemia drugs.

[@Demobius]

Why stop with negative side effects? Metformin has an anti-agathic side effect. People who take it age slower and live longer, even corrected for blood sugar levels. Statins have a similar association with longevity.

[@AprilLashon]

I threw this crap in the trash and started walking every day. Nature does wonders for my health.

[@margokovolesky9060]

My primary placed me on this within 3 days I experienced explosive diarrhea overnight - I have no washer and dryer - stopped medication - told my doc you pay me to take this to replace bedding, and loss of time from work and I’ll take it - then I read up more on it and the use to me is not worth it for being a 10+ year border line type 2. Placed me on it after one spike in my sugar.

[@ritajaya8588]

Dear Doc,I am on hypertension drug, and cholesterol drug ,what are side effects of these drug?

[@robertstancliffsr9575]

Read the several pages of possible side effect that come with the prescriptios.

[@johncoigley3492]

Dry mouth and trembles my hands Shake shortly after I take a dose one tablet also then the feeling in legs and feet now hands get worse! If I take 2 pills a day. As doctors want me to no matter how many times I tell them they still told me I should take two pills a day thanks for the information

[@lilajagears8317]

This medication has been around since the mid 20s, it's less problematic than insulin.

[@jdtown6585]

Not for me. Just started insulin about a year ago and haven't felt better in years. Granted that metformin works well for many, but for me I mostly just got the side effects without much benefit.

[@mwangalasamwel8607]

So what is the right substitute for metformin?

[@susanellis7780]

I take it as precaution against diabetes. I had the problems of food sensitivity but it gradually went away😊