Metformin 500 mg and Side Effects

The diabetes medication Metformin 500 mg and the potential side effects are discussed.
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What is metformin
Metformin uses
Metformin dosage
Metformin side effects
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[@donaldnicol8415]

Three years ago my wife was diagnosed as a type 2 diabetic.She completely changed her diet and gradually lost about 100 lbs.She took Metformin 500mg and followed the exact recommended dosage.By testing her blood twice a day and keeping a log book certain foods were eliminated.Last year our family doctor told her if her blood tests stayed the same for 1 year she could stop using Metformin 500mg.Her last test in early August 2018,came through as normal,and Metformin 500mg was stopped.It was then that the side effects for her became glaringly obvious.The thick callouses on her feet just fell off,the skin between her toes stopped peeling and her dry mouth from no saliva returned to normal.

[@paulao7022]

I have dry mouth.. I thought it was the allergy pills that I was taking, caused this.. Congrats, to you wife.

[@dennisodonovan1981]

Really helpful. Thanks for doing this. One thing I've learned is that we have to be proactive, and it really helps to have some helpful information so that we can talk to our physicians with at least some bit of knowledge. Again thanks!

[@19genowefa21]

I am a retired nurse. The best wound care seminar I went to was given by a pharmacist. Thank you for this .....very informative.

[@joycecarpenter6035]

I was on this for 4 years.Did some research & talked with Dr. I trusted. First thing he said is to get as much of processed white flour out of diet. No fruit juice, eat whole fruit instead! I am now off the drug & have low A1C. Just know your own system. Some need the help.

[@lenafooks4776]

I don’t drink juices but I’m addicted to breads.. detoxing soon🙏🏽

[@paulao7022]

Some fruits, such as pineapple, oranges have lots of sugar in them!

[@dannyramirez8428]

Helped my wife, 38yo - and told she could never get pregnant - get pregnant. My sister in law too. Both have PCOS. My wife was originally taking it for lowering sugar. What a surprise and blessing.

[@disnalee]

It's says metformin can cause pregnancy, congrat!

[@Nadia-bf7kn]

I believe this is true .I was never able to become pregnant and exactly two years of being on metformin I got pregnant at the age of 35.

[@helengarrett6378]

Did not take the Metformin. I just lost 50 pounds, began a sugar free, low sodium, low but good fats and more veggies than I could ever believe diet. Only fish aand poultry. This straightened out diabetes, all numbers are good. Exercise too. Feel great. I hope this stay the way it is. I have maintained for a year.

[@foodieman8637]

I believe you but how did you beat the low blood sugar symptoms?

[@mrr4979]

Heart disease..

[@AlexanderSellsHomes]

Disagree. Research Doctor David Sinclair. Metformin is wonderful to use and very safe. It is anti aging and also anti cancer

[@heyyoo38]

Exactly!! Plus cinnamon and chromium pilconate....lots of unions and garlic. Sad thing is doctors wont tell you this. They only tell you medication works

[@Porthcothen]

In the UK we have shown that the 5:2 fast diet and or 800 calories per day for 12-18 weeks will eliminate Diabetes and keep blood sugar levels normal and you lose weight just look for 5:2 diet on KZbin.

[@wilhelmtaylor9863]

I had a serious issue with Metformin. 18 months ago I spent 4 days in ICU due to extremely low BP (60/40), caused by dehydration. I don't have a colon (full colectomy 10 years ago) so most of my fluids expel anally. I had an episode where I was getting extremely thirsty, so I drank more water. Without a colon I was not recirculating electrolytes or harmones and the water flushed out what little I had. The emergency staff told me that Metformin exacerbates water loss. My doctor subsequently had me stop taking it. Recently I engaged in a long fast and now do intermittent fasting on a keto diet. My blood sugar went from a high of 412 a month ago and average of 222 over the last 3 months to an average of 139 within the last week. I'm 71yo and intend to stick around.

[@paulao7022]

Congratulations! Keep up the good work.

[@sleepymario9657]

KZbin is a great platform to whatever the fork of medication you have to talk about. Keep it up!

[@major8396]

Thank you for doing this video. It was really interesting, i have been on metformin for 15 years for pcos and never knew half of this information.

[@randywright9571]

I agree, and my 85 year old mother who's my diabetic coach still uses it, although she now requires insulin as well. I've been able to lose 75 lbs. to boot, and my last A1C was 6.1.

[@mikewhite9818]

Bendy www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5839379/

[@madgediplacito2747]

Bendy ba

[@gmalmu650]

Me too using Metformin for 5 years and since we are in the same box have you ever been diagnosed with other diseases related to metformin? Am just curious to know if you have faced with other health issues and to take precautions thanks

[@rlmyles6181]

I find a if you eat meat for 2 weeks just meat you can eat bacon grease eat bacon chicken BBQ ribs but don't put sugar on the barbecue ribs for two weeks what it does is take away the desire for carbohydrates then after 2 weeks start incorporating vegetable leafy vegetables no beans no rice no potatoes none of that stop by and ice cream at the store start making your own cookies get you a recipe book a ketogenic diet keto recipe book start making your own ice cream your own cookies on cakes and cream cheese Philadelphia cheesecake you can have a all the Philadelphia cream cheese in the house that you can get start using butter don't use margarine use olive oil coconut oil and what's the other kind of oil I forget right now olive oil or coconut oil into one more you can use and butter I like kerrygold butter suspensive but it's got a good taste but I love that anytime you feel hungry slice off a little butter put it in your mouth and eat it coffee I do not use sugar in coffee I have my coffee with me some three packs of butter some Himalayan salt and I'm good to go I'll put it in the blender beat it up and I drank it Himalayan salt is good but carbohydrates leave it alone now I've been on the keto diet 4 year and 8 months so I can eat something like a little carbohydrate but like I like sweet potatoes but I have it what once every three months of small when baked with butter on it cuz when you put the butter on it trying to keep the carbohydrate balance and by your nuts not process but wrong nuts and eat them you can eat nuts Brazil nuts and has a lot of magnesium in it your English walnuts come and eat it if you choose not to good put them in your blender and blend it up put it in the freezer every so often go get you a teaspoon for and eat it you can eat you can have sour cream you can have cream cheese you can make your ice cream with your whole cream beat up your egg in the milk put it on the oven slow heat low heat stop putting in all ingredients and cook it that mean you be cooking an egg so you won't get salmonella and then put it aside let it cool off and then you put it in and you're in your freezer you can shake it up go to the freezer shake it up and keep doing that or you can get your ice cream maker but ice cream is easy to make so easy and you don't need you don't need rice you can quinoa quinoa and you can even make quinoa and turkey dress it is so many things you can do with quinoa so I would say going to Quito yeah. For 2 weeks you should just eat meat and that'll make your body go into like not a shock and don't eat three meals a day is eating anytime you get ready to eat eat you some meat with the fatI find the if you eat meat for two weeks just meet you can eat bacon grease eat bacon chicken know barbecue ribs but don't push sugar on the barbecue ribs I know she put weeks what it does its take away the desire for carbohydrates then after 2 weeks start incorporating vegetable leaving vegetables know beans know rice know potatoes not of that stop buying ice cream at the store start making your own cookies yet you recipe book Tito Genesee Cato recipe book start making your own ice cream your own cookies on cakes and cream cheese Philadelphia cheesecake you can have a all the Philadelphia cream cheese in the house that you can get star using but I don't use my dream use all of oil coconut oil and what's the other kind of oil a forget right now I love all coconut oil in this one more you can use and butter I like carry go but expensive yes it's good to have organic meat now if you just taken care of one person it's cheaper but a whole family know but you got to leave that carbohydrate that sugar along and buy you some squirrel if you don't like stevia buy you some squirrel look in the sugar section at the market and get that get Himalayan salt stop using regular salt cuz it has too much stuff in it to give you high blood pressure don't you know Morton salt use Himalayan salt it has about 18 nutriments in it and I like it the rock can get me a grinder and grind it as I need it I like that but you can do it and then take you some nice walk don't worry about running take you some nice walks don't try to don't try to walk over mile because you don't want to get shin splints in the front of your legs does shin splints hurt real bad and then you exercise that and you was not used to that I love you I just feel like buster too much I just take it too far I got to take it down love you bye bye shalom shalom

[@annhodges8771]

I’ve been on Metformin 500mg for 5 years and this is very informative helped me as I had no idea, thank you.

[@halofromtheotherside12345]

How many times you take metformin in 1 day

[@user-yv6lq6vd9s]

I experienced episodes of hypoglycaemia , Vitamin B-12 deficiency symptoms like dizziness, blurry vision, numbness of sole etc . I stopped Metformin and controlled my blood sugar exercises, low carb diet . I gradually recovered from the side effects .

[@josephinegeorge4794]

A few days of taking this caused a severe skin rash over most of my body.This was ongoing for almost two years.Massive doses of steroids finally reduced the rashes,but to this day I still have skin problems after four years.

[@lonnieswafford4833]

I've only been on it for 3 months, 2000 mg's daily, and have no side effects. It obviously effects people differently so if it will help, use it. If its not worth the adverse reactions you may suffer, opt for another med and hope for the best. Good luck and health to all.

[@paulao7022]

I have to force myself to eat. it's definitely an appetite suppressor.

[@thokozilekeziahmvula9332]

I am feeling good with metphormin. It has helped me lose weight gradually and beautifully. All swells I used to see on my body are gone including hernia. I do detox programs to compliment. I got side effects on HB though so I have been put on ferrous and folic acid and combining them are working so well for me. Iam managing.

[@paulao7022]

My pharmacist, told me.. to take vitamin B. With my metformin.

[@steampunk4931]

My diabetic Nurse gave me metformin ...I started to take it , I noticed that I was getting out of breath a lot quicker , it affected my back , and made me put in weight , since stopping taking it , its got better .

[@mikeschmidt7980]

Thanks for the information, just started using metformin

[@SuperRolyPoly]

Been on metformin for years. Two years ago developed pernicious anaemia which means my body no longer absorbs B12. This is a direct result of taking the medicine over a long period my gp has advised. So now have to be given a B12 jab every ten weeks.

[@wendellbrown8030]

Thanks for the information ! It helps answer a lot of questions !

[@GlynRobinson]

Good info. I’ve been taking this for years.

[@cathieaustin5996]

thank you for this video!!! all the info well worth knowing!!!

[@PharmacistTips]

You are welcome, thanks for watching.

[@SkywatcherSandra]

Found your channel today and subscribed. Ty for sharing your thoughts and information with us ALL. HUGS and blessings 👣😎🏞🌌🌠🦋👍

[@sajidkhanmahmood]

My mother is type 2 diabetic 68 years old and she was on metformin for 3 years and since the year 2 started experiencing severe constipation along with real bad muscle cramps and pain in the soles of feet to the degree she would wake up in the night with this pain. I did some research only to discover thousands of other people also reported these same issues. I decided to gradually wean her off metformin while paying carefull attention to her diet and reducing carbs considerably. after about a week of abandoning metformin all her issues were resolved and because of the lw carb diet her blood sugar readigs were also within normal range. She is like a new person. Please be carefull with this medication blood sugar can be controlled through diet alone and my personal opinion is this drug is a huge money spinning scam. T2 diabetes can be fully controlled through diet alone.

[@darnabedwell2115]

I too am coming to the realization that Metformin is a racket. I have felt so bad from all the side effects and have made the decision to wean myself off by replacing it with Berberine, a natural supplement with no side effects. Just one day of no Metformin made me feel like myself again. I slept like a baby all night with Berberine and no night urination. I woke up so refreshed and energized. My mind was clear, no brain fog. I have had it with Metformin. And I don't care what the doctor says. They don't promote natural remedies. He had never even heard of Berberine.

[@Gears.and.Gadgets]

That one drug screwed me up. Only took it for a month and had to be taken off it due to passing out at work because of low blood sugar. I still even to this day have to watch for low blood sugar symptoms and take appropriate action when needed.

[@jocekhiy626]

I'm back on the regular after bring on extended release for years . So far it's OK! The pharmacist told me taking while eating to prevent bad effects. Last time I'd take it on empty stomach so I'm sure that made it worse .

[@paaninileo3068]

Nutritional yiest flakes is also an alternative for B12 supplement

[@danielguadian2716]

Very good presentation...

[@Rick-or2kq]

Listen to your doctor, do not take advice from non professionals. I do just has she tells me and she keeps a pretty close eye on me and I am doing good.I am sticking with it.

[@lindawillamsdagama3819]

Metformin 500 once a day is working very well to keep my sugar level normal. I'm pre- diabetic. September 2020

[@howardwilliamson4081]

Diarrhea is a big problem for me. After about six months I had big diarrhea events 2 to 3 times PER DAY. Been off it for well over a year, but I'm finding that the MUCH MORE EXPENSIVE injectables have the same side effect, but only about one day a week shortly after taking the one per week injections - several different brands. I'm currently on a Keto diet and it is not only bringing my weight down, but with much lower sugar and carb intake, my blood sugar level is coming down. I am looking forward to becoming a former Type 2 Diebetic. My doc knows about the keto diet but he never mentioned it until I did. He agrees that if I can continue I'll be able to "fire" him. He says several patients have been able to do this. WHY DON"T THEY TELL US ABOUT IT TO BEGIN WITH?

[@PharmacistTips]

I am glad you are taking control of your diabetes through diet and exercise. I have found most people are not very receptive to implementing lifestyle changes, your Doctor may have had similar experiences. I wish more people would make changes, but until then then medications do help many people.

[@tazpoonye3982]

Because they work under certain guidelines 😏

[@davidfreeman4696]

Same here!I noticed that I was going to the bathroom so much.Trying to get some sleep was a problem so I cut back on the metformin.Keto here I come

[@DBM1029]

@@davidfreeman4696 what kind of keto are we talking about?

[@frankenz66]

Made me sick to my stomach every day I used it. Was told I needed to eat carbs with it and I asked what is the point of that if carbs is what got me to the place of needing it?

[@grizzlyadamsmith6038]

YEAH,...A VISCIOUS CIRCLE.....I'VE BEEN NAUSEATED IN MORNINGS ALSO....

[@frankenz66]

@@grizzlyadamsmith6038 it has been over 12 years since I was on it. A friend of mine recently became an official diabetic and of course it was their go-to drug for him, and it gave him severe diarrhea and he was taken off of it.

[@ppumpkin3282]

If you doctor told you to eat carbs on Metformin - get a new doctor.

[@gangnamstylegrandpa6352]

I had a prescription for it 9 years ago ! I picked it up and read the paper with it . I never did take it ! I lost 100 pounds , went to the gym every day , cut down on carbs ! In 6 months my a1c was down to 5.1 . I still have not taken it . My last a1c was 5.7 . I hate taking drugs , side effects are always worse than the illness ! Eat healthy . lots of fresh veggies , chicken breast make you healthy . I test for glucose levels every day , when ever I slip on my diet , my levels start to slide up . Moral of that story is fresh food and excersise is the best medicne !

[@MReza-nq3pd]

@@gangnamstylegrandpa6352 Do you eat organic chicken or can it be regular chicken breast?

[@luzgarcia1280]

I'm taking Metformin HCI Glumet XR for now does it have side effects before I'm taking Metformin Glucophage but I feel muscles pain so my Dr changed it to Glumet XR

[@tarmeemkhan6279]

I'm feeling cramps like menses after taking metformin ,is that serious,what shall I do to reduce that pain?

[@gretalumpkin1205]

Very informative..thanks 👍

[@endlessspace.8776]

Really weird, took Metmorfin for a while, did not do anything for me, i went of it for a while and my diabetes issues have not changed at all, been taking other products and i am feeling better. so i will stay of Metmorfin for a while.

[@anandpandey1431]

My HBA1C is 6, Im on 500mg Janumet twice a day, do 7 days brisk walk for 90 minutes. However, I have observed skeletal muscle loss. Any suggestion for it ?

[@dciresearch8281]

Fantastic video and very informative.

[@ellahosokawa4663]

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[@mattnobrega6621]

Diagnosed with t1d and been taking this for a year going on two years now. I take 1,000mg 2x a day along with my insulin pen once a day and I have a rapid insulin pen as needed. The doc also has me on lisenopril 10 mg to protect my kidney. It sucks and I been doing what I need to do as I am determined to get rid of t1d despite what the doctors tell me.

[@paulao7022]

I will pray for you, Matt. God Bless.

[@darlene2861]

Thank you for the great information.

[@p9948]

You did a great service on your video. Thank you. I started with 500mg three months ago. Now I eat less and have more energy. I consume mostly fats and proteins. My carbs are low GI GL such as black beans and avacadoes.

[@wyoongthiam3363]

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[@freddyabeng4217]

Taking 850 mg 3 times @ day for 7 yrs now ., it help a lot .

[@elizabethjayme4042]

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[@timgalletas3856]

I had a lot of GI issues with it. I was told I had IBS. The minute I stopped Metformin the GI issues went away. I was on 500 once a day for 5 years. Go figure.

[@thehumanbeingpharmd9473]

EXACTLY. This is what the healthcare system is predicated on. You go in for one condition, a drug is prescribed which causes side effects, and then the doctor diagnoses you with another condition, because your doctor is trained to diagnose and prescribe. Then another medication is prescribed because your doctor is trained to diagnose and prescribe. Before you know it, years go by, and rather than your initial condition getting better, you have 5 different conditions, 5 different medications, and your overall health is worse lol. Thank god for our healthcare system right? I'm glad you extricated yourself before they kept you going down that path

[@alicechan616]

Mine was 13 years but the symptoms started for around 7 years, now taking XR version

[@RamKumar-ju2vs]

Well explained video, very helpful.

[@PharmacistTips]

Thank you!

[@korenng5553]

thks...helpful!

[@davidrogers182]

Excellent information! David Rogers PA PhD

[@PharmacistTips]

Thanks for watching!

[@vijaybalan2459]

All valuable infos.Thanks.

[@Phil1Fla]

The problem I had with Metformin is that my eyes go crazy. My glasses didn't work and everything was fuzzy. Got off of it and then my eyes settled down. I haven't had any eye problems in 5 years now. And have not needed to change my glasses. I get my eyes checked every two years now.

[@allanperez777]

same here... ever since i took metformin .y eyes got blurred like crazy omg...

[@dariobelecario6297]

Thank you! Very helpful info.

[@drkimy]

I take 2 of 1000mg every day. I do have diarrhea some times & go every 3 months for blood check. I left it to my doctors hands!

[@youtubepreacher7608]

Everyone is different. I have been o Metformin for many years. No problem on my part. I still have to take insulin shots every night which also has give me no problems.

[@sylviajohnson8454]

New sub here. Very helpful info, thank you ~

[@crimsonffire]

Im on Metformin for endometriosis and hyperhidrosis, my friend was also put on it to help her conceive and she did, just few more things they use it for.

[@puppydog12000]

MY DOCTOR told me I was a diabetic thats why he gave it to me because of all the weight gain I never thought Id ever been this big IM HUGE the scale I hate it I fear it and I told the doctor I am not diabetic Im in pain I used to move around and exercise I had a beautiful body I loved my body I am embarrassed now of it and it hurts toothe pain is unmanageable. the doctor took me off of the pain pills he gave me and sent me to a pain management and Ive been with them for oer 3 years and I am getting worse the pain pills are not enough and it just because of people like prince who I loved but never met and Marylin Monroe and Micheal Jackson oh and all the kids who are abusing the pills instead of just smoking weed and drinking or taking exercise or weight pills. its because they want us to die the doctors want us to die they think if we can figure itout ourselves than we are to stupid to help. I mean me not you. because I mean to them its just a little pain but they know its a lot of pain they just dont have to deal with it themselves.

[@DaveVeridianoEE]

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[@crimsonffire]

@Pretty Boy it's to help ease the symptoms of hyperhidrosis, doesn't stop it fully and depend on the severity of the person's condition but seems to help

[@dennisweikel2566]

What test is performed to determine if Kidney problems exist using Metforman

[@randlerichardson5826]

Thanks for the heads up GOD BLESS

[@elizabethmongcopa3221]

thanks all ingormation it can help

[@kailee5694]

I’m LADA and talked my Endo into prescribing metformin. Why? I have huge stress related glucose spikes and metformin helps decrease the liver’s releasing glucose as a stress response. Never had a side effect. Then again, less cancer and heart disease as a possible side effect ain’t bad.

[@disnalee]

I was on metformin and both my foot going numb so i had to find an alternative. Good luck bc metformin does have side effects. Long term may not be the best option for me. Good luck

[@Padoinky]

This was helpful - thank you for sharing your knowledge

[@joeslacker1020]

How much weight should I anticipate to lose over what period of time if someone had used weight gaining mood stabliizers in the past few years? thanks

[@philippage2513]

I have just been diagnosed with pre diabetes. I am already a healthy weight and eat very well and stick to a strict diet. I have lost several family members to diabetes. Would taking metformin benefit me from developing type two diabetes

[@cherrysantos96]

Thank you Sir for these videos! Big help for me as a nursing student!

[@Jon5150XL]

Very informative thank you. A few days ago I was told I have pre diabetic

[@PharmacistTips]

You are welcome, I am glad you found it useful.

[@patrickdonaghy2070]

Just started the regiment. Although other sources were tapped for information, this video explained much as it coincided with the other sources but added other, very useful informative pieces explained in laymen's terms. I feel much more comfortable about starting this coupled with the other medications I am also taking.

[@PharmacistTips]

I appreciate your comment, thanks for watching!

[@blanchewilliams544]

@@PharmacistTips Thank you so much for the information. B.W

[@rosewms1]

I’m so glad to come across this video. I was starting to take metformin and carefully followed my doctors instructions on the dosage. However, after three days, I started having severe chest pains. I do have a heart condition. For a day and a half I continued to have chest pain, taking aspirin and nitro tablets to reduce the pain. But finally I said “Enough of this“ and went to the ER for the chest pain. I was hospitalized for two days for observation. During that time we stopped the Metformin and my chest pain went away. They determined that I was having side effects to the Metformin, and we switched to another diabetes medication. I’m handling that very well now and everything is back to normal. I mention all this because chest pain was not listed as one of the side effects in the video and I felt it was important to mention.

[@PharmacistTips]

Thanks for sharing your story, that sounds like a frightening experience.

[@trekgirl65]

I take 500 mg twice a day, heart trouble and does not affect me that much. No chest pain.

[@eddielaurel1064]

It helps some people and it doesn't help others. Everyone is different

[@Rick-or2kq]

Yes, I consider myself very lucky, works like a charm for me! I have been taking it for 6 years now and my A1C is was 6.5 two weeks ago and I eat pretty normal. My original diagnosis came in at 450 and I have been at acceptable sugar levels since taking it. In fact my blood sugar level went from 450 to 105 in 3 days when I started. Side effects, non that I can detect.

[@nancymojica5313]

Exactly, doesn’t work on me

[@jonmayer502]

I have typ2 but with me they have me on metforme and insulin shots to lower my type 2 but I'm also taking abilify which trigger my blood sugar to go up is this OK after meals 120 to 180 and in morning 100 to 117

[@glennperrigin1392]

Can you take metformin. When your on blood pressure medication. I was just diagnosed with type 2 diebetic. I'm on 500 mg

[@mainers9618]

How about not taking metformin and changing diet. My aging mother-in-law became housebound after a fall. My husband was visiting her daily bringing her restaurant take-out food for 2 years before she entered a nursing home. She was in her 90's and other than mobility issues, her health was good. After being on a diet of takeout food for 2 years she was diagnosed with diabetes. Immediately there was a discussion about prescribing medication. However, after being hospitalized from another fall in the house and spending some time in a recovery centre afterwards, her diabetes went away. Holy crap, we all exclaimed, Dad gave Grandma diabetes by feeding her takeout food! The highly seasoned carb loaded meals were so addictive that she rejected the home cooked meals I provided. She is now 104 years old, confined to a wheelchair and has dementia, but no diabetes.

[@jimterryh1983]

Very informative. Thank you!

[@utsavgarg7680]

Can metmorfin 500 sr once or twice a day be used in chronic liver disease though kidney function is normal

[@daydmr2013]

I’m up 1000mg x 2 a day and was recently in the hospital. They did xrays mri’s and cat scans. Found blood clots in my leg and put me on blood thinner. Hoping one or more don’t go to lung, heart or brain.

[@MsKariSmith]

Having listened to this talk, I can't help wondering if the side affects are worst then the health issues. Depending on how serious the issues are. Just sayin!

[@kathyb5740]

Great presentation !!

[@josephbosworth2436]

Excellent presentation.

[@brslove2557]

Im type one and my endocrinologist prescribed me this one, why?

[@primordialleftovers2197]

Was on this Krap for 18 mo. Got so sick I quit. Doctor approved. Tested for 18 mo after. But made me so sick. Gut aches all day!

[@mohammedbarkat1813]

Walking outside (rain or shine)at least 5 days in a week for 45 minutes will take care of your metformin mechanism. Added sugar is a sin for people who has high blood sugars. Never again drink any soft drinks. Drink only water. Be happy! Don’t complain about anything! If you complain take action. Never be worried! Be concern! Be kind, generous and humble! Give more and take less. Never go to bed with full stomach! If you can follow the above on a daily basis you will save a lots of money and will not require any medication for your health! Your health is your temple and keep it clean all the time!!

[@mohammedbarkat1813]

Developing mindset of giving is an asset to our society and mankind, most certainly you will be blessed with generosity and kindness.

[@BrazilianGirl777]

Unrealistic in America! Healthcare is a multibillion industry! And so is pharmaceuticals! That’s a wonderful drug when taken as directed and it’s carefully monitored. It does wonderful things for your body...

[@Daviemes13]

You must be out of your mind.

[@leventahmed82]

I think you're trying to convert people into Islam! Lol

[@paulao7022]

@@mohammedbarkat1813 Are you a shrink?

[@DeepakJindal07]

taking it from last 5 years. but since last year when i am doing mild exercise daily with this my sugar levels are 130 to 180 max. it used to be above 250 before on average.

[@jameskantor0459]

Deepak Jindal , it is better, but may want to reduce carbs such as starches and simple sugar. What is your HBA1c. Glad to here it is coming down. Your goal is under 140mg/dL. It is doable.

[@Maverick154]

Thanks for the information. I'm on metformin but didn't know this information. Thanks.

[@PharmacistTips]

You're welcome.

[@dianet1659]

Some experts agree. Fire your doctor. She works for you. Excellent you solved your problems with nutrition. So many conditions are caused by improper nutrition and problems are healed with proper diet. Congratulations.

[@reginamacomber]

Had ticks. Non stop shaking. Always sleepy. I take inositol now and no side effects

[@honeykhan1085]

What is inositol n what is it for

[@amandachristian895]

Same with me, ticking, shaking, tired beyond belief, but I can't sleep during the night, sleeping all day, nausea. But no diarrhea like others. It seems more neurological

[@jrichy3699]

Thank you for the information

[@jennysultana9985]

I take Jardanice as well .. what’s this for

[@nasirfazal3586]

how about anti-aging effect reported by Salk Institute?

[@johnnysparks44]

Einstein institute as well are doing anti aging cellular regeneration studies on the Trigger mechanism of cell regeneration... Autophagy seems to trigger the response so... well see.

[@fayechamp4156]

Nasir Fazal What about it ? Do tell

[@paultnt1]

This is a wonder drug.I lost weight feel better and know my body is working much more efficiently.

[@teylakhohaba2828]

How much MG do you take daily ?

[@dhwrd]

Will 500mg Metformin have a blood glucose leveling effect ? ( Am taking insulin at meals and Lantis at bedtime)

[@rhoefferle]

Just diagnosed with T2 and I was just wondering if it is beneficial to me to keep taking metformin when I’m on a keto diet? My goal is to become medicine free ASAP

[@jamesanderson5268]

I've lowered my intake of carbs drastically and that includes grains. Grains shoots my bloodsugar through the roof. I don't have any issues with diarrhea. I have the opposite problem because I have a hard time getting fiber into my system without grains. I eat meat, cheese, most veggies and an occasional fruit usually watermelon or grapes. Watch out for some sugar alcohols especially maltilol which really acts like sugar for me. A lot of non-sugar bars have maltilol. I found out about that the hard way. Shot my A1C way up. You also need to take CoQ10 and many minerals if you take this drug.

[@paulao7022]

Aspertane/Aspertame, is very bad. It's in most dietary foods and drinks. This sweetener, is known to cause tumor's in mice. Most third world, countries won't permit aspertame, to come into their borders! Here we got aspertane, in everything, nearly!!

[@annieweathersby9125]

I use it I'm on 500mg twice a day I've only had one side affect in the beginning of taking it and that was nausea but in one week I was fine.

[@leiranicolearellano483]

Why do I have skin breakouts (acne) while I take Metformin because of PCOS?

[@johnzen3176]

Good video thank you Dr.

[@JohnSmith-ug5ci]

I came down with massive pulmonary embolism after being put on that drug.

[@harolddenton6031]

That's wild that you posted this. I was put on.metfornin back around 2016. I ended up on the hospital on march 10 th of 2017 with my lungs full of pulmonary embolisms.

[@jasonforester4572]

Seriously? Me too. May 16 2018. I was on 500mg then. Now on 1000mg. I've never heard of PE being a side effect. I wonder if there have been any studies about that? I've never connected the two, but now I'm beginning to wonder.

[@retiredarthritic2083]

I'll call bullshit on this pulmonary embolisms are not caused by Metformin. Just ask my pharmacist. I have been on Metformin since I was diagnosed in 2005 no ill effects from this Drug. stop the bullshit because it can get someone killed.

[@mitchellwintercat]

@@retiredarthritic2083 eeeewwww, are you suggesting folks not compare REAL episodes as dangerous PE for fear of considering the REALITY?! The acidosis alone can create clots. The interactiins are so varied, no way the patient conditions/drug interactions could be studied. Please folks use the blogs and White Papers to assess your own conditions. Medical errors are always in the Top Ten annual cause of death and this includes drug interactions.

[@shehlakhan3734]

Pl tell how and when at what sugar level should should one take metformin .time and how much time before taking food.

[@DeepakJindal07]

after taking ur meal is ideal. but can take any time. can have 2 a day as well as it dont overdose.

[@jameskantor0459]

@Shehla Khan , taking Metformin with meal is good. You want to start taking Metformin when fasting blood is over 125 mg/ dL. Some doctors will prescribe at lower blood levels to avoid full blown diabetes. Reducing carbs in the form of starches and simple sugars will really help reduce your blood sugar level. Watch beat diabetes on you tube, Dennis Pollock is good and very down to earth. Best of luck it is a journey that you want to take seriously.

[@shehlakhan3734]

@@jameskantor0459 Thanks sir

[@fannyferreira7331]

I am taking metformin 850mg 3 times a day it's scaring the side affects but my GP prescribed the Invokana even worse the side affects please can you make a video about it people needs to know and be aware of the worse side affect is leading to amputation. Thanks

[@rubysheikh6526]

How long can one take it iam taking it for the last 6 years for pcos plz answer me

[@gipsonp]

Took 500mg twice a day for five years with no problems. Supplemented with 2000mg cinnamon with chromium twice daily and B vitamin complex with extra B12.

[@tamitamtam1361]

I'm noticing the lower dosages (500 mg) have less to no side effects. Plus, my doctor and my best friend, who is a pharmacist, recommended TEMPORARY usage. Thanks for sharing this, Leon Gibson.

[@claudianeymour63]

Can it cause weight losd

[@gipsonp]

Any weight loss I had was attributable to changing my calorie intake. I had to work at it.

[@wmcbarker4155]

we will all die do your best to enjoy

[@itsgina1909]

Thank u..very informative

[@dnoypi206]

Thanks for this informative video. 1 question, is reducing inflammation 1 of the off-label use? Haven't seen it on the list. Thanks again.

[@beekind6267]

Ok so if inflammation is at the core of most diseases, then I can see why metformin would deter certain cancers.

[@amydoggett7714]

Liver function also needs to be monitored on metformin. Lowering carbohydrate consumption will reduce GI side-effects.

[@paulfesler7052]

I've tried metformin for different times and it makes me very sluggish and sleepy. Any reason why this would be happening

[@everydayeveryday982]

You are low in vitamin B12 and Folic acid. Please take these two vitamins with the Metformin at all times at least once daily. You must drink water all day too.

[@mahendrachoudhari9598]

all world doctor i asking you only 1 medicine for dibitic care metafoemin so some tell its side efect so this used or not used iam realy cunfusan any dr. saggest me for my fuchars

[@randlerichardson5826]

The X-R tablets is what I take. I’ve had the lactic acidosis it’s not fun at all. I couldn’t walk. My legs wouldn’t hold me up.