METFORMIN | 4 Ways to Avoid Those Nasty Side Effects!

[@wayne19319]

1. Take with food 2. Metformin XR 3. Slow escalation 4. Low carb diet

[@ninasosa2557]

I'm fighting for my life on the toilet right now Doc I needed this video lol

[@Damian-g7b6h]

Same here right now !! I’m on day 4 😩

[@nellab5314]

Oh wow, carbs. Was trying to figure out why I’ve got it so bad one day and not the next,. HUGE thanks .

[@chrispetersen4863]

I had the gas symptoms (mainly frequent burps and heartburn but occasionally the other) for the first week and a half I was taking it, but they seem to have gone away for now. 🤞I am on the ER (extended release) version and have been sure to take them with food. Excellent advice here!

[@ch784]

So glad I found your channel. I’ve been learning so much from you.

[@cdlady54_95]

Great info I wasn't aware of as a metformin taker. Thank you for sharing and be safe.

[@ourfolders4779]

Is berberine a suitable alternative? God bless.

[@vickicrouch8347]

If I recall correctly, Metformin extended release is causing some serious problems for some folks. My Mom was taken off of it. I take Metformin (500 mg x daily) myself and seem to tolerate it fairly well. The emphasis on taking it WITH food is much appreciated.

[@robertstancliffsr9575]

I have been taking 2x1000mgs of metformin daily for over 30 years. Keeps my A1C perfect...and allows me to eat a few things I probably wouldn't eat without the metformin. Never had any side effects except, I just turned 79 and maybe metformin really is a longevity drug? That's a side effect I can handle......

[@kathywestbrooks9488]

My problem metformin has made me constipated, never was before, ever, other people get diarrhea

[@war-painter]

@@kathywestbrooks9488 - After 18 days of the most glorious regularity of my life, the party is over! Metformin turned on me, now my stomach is a rock, unyielding, uncomfortable and bloated beyond belief. So much for losing weight. I feel like the Michelin man with a UTI.

[@nellab5314]

@@kathywestbrooks9488I’d rather have your problem, I’m stuck mainly indoors because of this.

[@01maggie]

Just started metformin and I am constipated. I am never like this . I drink celery juice every morning and I go . Even that has not worked. Took Seneca today hoping it works!​@@kathywestbrooks9488

[@agm6095]

thanks for the information. I have been farting a lot, and I was concerned why.

[@flight7good687]

Isn’t it supposed to make u go to the bathroom to get ride of the sugar?cause I been having exsplosive diarrhea every time I take them.2 years.

[@TheAileZX2]

I have a bad aerophagia and soda drinking habit. But the metformin, while it didn't look like it did anything, actually welcomed be back home so to speak when I had REALLY bad esophageal reflux symptoms. I don't know if it counteracts the nausia and Sucralfate medicines that only makes me more acidic, but going back on Metformin actually loosened my side a little. Still gonna see my swallow test tomorrow to see what's up.

[@BennettsCastle1978]

Recently diagnosed with diabetis. Was put on that med. Dont think can tolerate it. Only took 4 days at 500mg and gave me severe stomach pains and diarhoea. It was so bad that felt like I had taken diuretics...I think will need different one..

[@robertstancliffsr9575]

Maybe I an just lucky, but I have been taking 2x1000mgs of metformin daily for over 30 years. Keeps my A1C perfect...and allows me to eat a few things I probably wouldn't eat without the metformin. Never had any side effects except, I just turned 79 and maybe metformin really is a longevity drug? That's a side effect I can handle......

[@ritabreno137]

Thank you for this information it helps a lot. Thank you God bless you

[@stanleyckwoo26]

Been taking it for more than 5 years. Thanks for the advice.

[@abdimohamud4604]

Erick richardson how are you what is minimum sleep hours at nigh?. How many hours can a person sleep minimum thank you

[@Larwill-OmniGothic-NeoFuturist]

I have found that the main side effect seems to effect other people around me more than myself.

[@war-painter]

Okay so I take extended release 500 mg ALWAYS with meals and the only “carbs” I’ve eaten in weeks are 1/2 cup of bran and 1/2 of broccoli. Taking Metformin 18 days with no problems until three days ago when MASSIVE constipation, bloating and stomach pain hit me, making life miserable and exacerbating my chronic bladder condition. Since I’m only pre-diabetic, wondering if it’s worth it. Exercise daily. No alcohol. Tons of fiber. Took psillium. After 18 days of glorious regularity and weight loss, this is very disappointing.

[@claytonhubbard612]

It’s great how big they are when it comes to the diet part

[@raylamascus2296]

My body has never gotten used to it.

[@nenadcubric2663]

How long does it take, to See that the Blood sugar goes down? I just started 500 mg to take, 5 days ago, i dont have any side effects

[@tracyrunyan3329]

The cost for all medications is determined by your insurance. Never seen the 1000 mgs cost $1,000 per month. Metformin comes in 500, XR 500, XR 750, XR 850, 1000 and XR 1000.

[@sWonSwon1]

I remember I started it a few years back and my stomach was not feeling well however, I took pepto bismol it worked. After a few days the stomach was fine.

[@jimdavis2002]

Carnivore is my answer 3yrs now!

[@shannonweir4312]

Thankyou for this info

[@patrickfoley2838]

If metformin keeps me from swimming and other activities then I feel it's counterproductive to get health.

[@hardductman37]

Damn I just moved up to 1,000 after taking 500mg now I'm on the shitter!

[@RudyG210]

I just started 500 a day and my stomach already gurgling lol. It's my first day.

[@holyorthodoxchurch7935]

Is smoking a cigar bad since you do not inhale the smoke ?

[@robertstancliffsr9575]

Maybe......

[@twohandsandaradio]

Nicotine no matter if it's inhaled or absorbed through your tongue will raise your blood sugar.

[@larah287]

Thank you....great info!

[@CNYT50]

Thanks Doc. !!

[@Zeldarw104]

I like this channel and the info. But the audio is kind of low.🤔✊🏾

[@ErikRichardsonDO]

yeah, sorry, used some new equipment and didn't catch it until too late. Future ones should be better. Thanks for watching!

[@deela1058]

Could you possibly ask your audience and whatever other research regarding neuropathy after starting to take metformin

[@deela1058]

Wgat are side effects from heavy alcohol. Do these side effects from excess alcohol while taking metformin subside after stopping drinking

[@Albert-777]

Does Metformin contribute to ED??

[@lindataylor9205]

Probiotic powder or pills both are ok

[@ryanmalachy777]

Tried it twice. Both times at day 6 I felt like I was dying. Nope. Nope. Nope.

[@lalacrazym]

How do I deal with the bloating?

[@twohandsandaradio]

Fart.

[@switchflowz8199]

I just found myself having and altitude lol I was like man it’s morning and I’m already cussing

[@shanthimanoharan1746]

Can i take diabetic protein powder once or twice a day .please reply.

[@Loe-hv8uy]

What happens when a kid that is 9-13 years old cant move some of there body parts and when they getting yelled/shouted/scold by there parents their hearts are so weak to take it? they felt pain to their chest and they dont know why and some kids are crying and some are not and if a kid that sleeps too much and always forgetting something is there a problem? is it bad for their health? (just a question, I wanna know some answers sorry if my english is bad✋🏻)

[@garethdrain1479]

You may be doctor and taking about what this drug doe's. You're not a diabetic so you really don't know what it does really to a diabetic . I had a few poos in the early days..I'm fine now and very happy and healthy ❤

[@eidymeraz6024]

And how do we fix dementia metformin cut off vitamin b12 and b1

[@robertstancliffsr9575]

@2000mgs daily of metformin for 35 years never made my B-12 level low. I had it checked a few weeks ago and B-12 was in the middle of the desired range. I do now take a B-12 supplement because it's not going to hurt anything. I also have my kidneys tested often and they are fine...no problems....Most people think I am much younger than the 80 I turned a few months ago..........maybe the longevity side effect of metformin is the only one I will have?

[@RudyG210]

​@@robertstancliffsr9575what's your diet?

[@NewYork-hi6zd]

I have heartburn from metformin

[@Ms.SunshineladyMs.SunshineLady]

JESUS LOVES YOU ❤️

[@abhishekkarmakar2154]

Hello Sir. Can you please make a detailed video on the third wave of covid and let us know how do we keep ourselves and our 5 years old children totally safe from the clutches of the third wave. It's an earnest request to you from India. 🙏

[@ErikRichardsonDO]

Your people and country have been in my prayers. The most effective prevention of COVID still involves maintaining adequate distancing from others, wearing a mask and proper hand washing and getting vaccinated when possible. It's frustrating to see that we haven't been able to get vaccines out to everybody in the world and those in my country don't seem to care about it. Stay safe!!

[@abhishekkarmakar2154]

@@ErikRichardsonDO Thank You So Much Sir for Your Valued Reply. The Situation is Same More or Less Everywhere. God Bless You 🙂

[@lindataylor9205]

If you say you looking aged get some collegen look better feel.better also take probiotics

[@_Salmon]

That’s odd. My metformin pills are free

[@javierruiz1710]

I keep noticing that they like to talk about this drug as if it's perfectly safe, it is an extremely dangerous drug because of the main side effect that they all want to overlook, and that is this, it causes suicidal tendencies

[@01maggie]

Didn't know that😮

[@lindataylor9205]

Take with probiotics it sure helps i wouldnt do without it

[@roolyfe]

I hate metformin. I have diarrhea!

[@dianeoliver6108]

To

[@garethdrain1479]

I've been on it for 4 years. Those symptoms last for a few weeks then it all goes away. I'm fine so don't scare people. OK.

[@Shel-q7q]

Been on for a month...still severe explosive diarrhea!

[@flight7good687]

Yes it gave me explosive diarrhea but does the job done.😢yes it kept me in the Jhonny 🎃

[@daveb8449]

The best way to beat the nasty side effects is to not take it.

[@nirmal840]

Metformin causes lactic acidosis and deficiency in Vitamin B12 and causes the body to suffer. Metformin causes you to lose weight and look aged. Your friends will notice the change in look and physique and question whether you are diabetic. I am very grateful to a female pharmacist who whispered to me that if I exercised and stayed away from sugar, I can throw the 3 month supply of metformin that I was holding in my hand into the dustbin and I did exactly that on 10 July 2010. I have been a diabetic for 26 yrs now and exercise daily. I stay away from the sugars sucrose and fructose. You can live without fruits and vegetables. The only vegetable that I consume is the herb celery which gets rid of heavy metals in the body. The fructose in fruits affect your mitochondria and causes inflammation in the body. I am virile and healthy at age 76 yrs. A diabetic must consume soaked fenugreek seeds (one tablespoon for 24 hrs) to be virile and healthy. Please do not touch any diabetic medicine. Exercise and avoiding sugar, MSG. caffeine, A1 cows milk, vegetable and seed oils is the key. Gluten free A2 cows milk and goats milk can be consumed.

[@robertstancliffsr9575]

Thanks, I however did not do that and have been taking metformin for 35 years with no negative side effects other than in last few years I am often constipated.That could be the metformin or just getting old.. I am 80 now (and healthy) and may be seeing the longevity side effect metformin is being tested for. If so, I can live with that one. Most people say I look much younger than 80........