Metformin Weird Side Effects (& Why They Occur)

[@ALWH1314]

Wow, I’ve taken Metformin over 30 years and experience some of these side effects and don’t know why till watching your video. Thank you.

[@Mopjockey1234]

I have been on it for more years than I can remember and have had almost all of these side effects at one time or another. Doctors say they never had another patient with them, but it is nice to know that it is not just in my head as has been suggested. Feel like the cure is killing me.

[@cybersal7]

How about the truth? I bet they had a lot of patients with this problem. I am mostly carnivore but if I have an extra coffee or even a green vegetable and especially not a fruit I have big troubles especially if I don't have Imodium on hand. I have only taken half of the prescribed amount 500 and I've been on it for years 10 years probably.

[@HotSeat17]

Berberine and a Keto diet worked fantastic! I'll never look back, lost 75 lbs. and I take no medications. I'm 71 years old.

[@ArnCital]

Last month I lost my GF. We lived together for 14 years. My biggest mistake was to NOT go with her into the exam room with her doctors and learn more about the meds that she was taking. She was 82.Had I been better informed to help then she may be still with me. Thank you so much for this video as i wish I had viewed it a dozen years ago.

[@cybersal7]

Don't beat yourself up, God bless you.

[@ArnCital]

@@cybersal7 thank you for the kind words

[@Idontwantachann]

I hope you give this advice to everyone you come into contact with. I did follow the medication my mom took (after she’d been on dialysis for 16 years) and was able to understand more what was going on with her. Unfortunately, when she did die, I didn’t have power of attorney over her medical condition, my dad did, and he was unable to process what I was explaining to him was happening. The doctors decided it was time for her to die, even though she was only dehydrated. No one listened to me and I was unable to help.

[@ArnCital]

@@Idontwantachann In my case the doctor followed the DNR directive which was what she wanted.

[@MonicaDiaz-qy8rq]

I STARTED TAKING METFORMIN IN 2011 STILL TAKING IT BCUZ THE DOCTORS SAY ITS BETTER TO KEEP TAKING IT. AT FIRST, HAD LOTS OF DIAREAH , A YEAR INTO TAKING IT I HAD TO HAVE SKIN TAGS REMOVED OUT OF MY RECTUM 🕳, I WOULDN'T PUT THIS ON M MY ENEMY SOOOOO PAINFUL!!!😢 IN PAIN FOR ABOUT 6MOS. IMAGINE TRYN TO 💩 AND U GOT CUTS IN UR ASSHOLE. 13 YRS. AND STILL TAKING IT. AND INTAKE INSULIN NOW AS WELL🤨🙄😒

[@jonelfilipek7848]

The rhinitis is interesting. I took Metformin for years, and now take Jardiance Duo, which contains Metformin. My nose runs like a faucet.

[@logcabininthepines4016]

So glad I found this as I had to stop Metforin this morning:( You forgot spiking fevers and chills that bordered on a seizure!!!!!! This drug was AWFUL and I’m waiting on my doc to call back:(

[@nyneeveanya8861]

I’m on metformin. Have been for years. I get diarrhea once or twice a month( used to be more but we reduced my dosage ) if I do get an extreme day if it I just skip the next dose of the medicine and it straightens out. My A1C is below 6.0 now and everything is good. I am on B12 and D.

[@bonniesims2229]

I am currently taking Metformin and I have never had any issues,i take it in the morning with breakfast

[@bridgetjones8339]

Metformin saved my life. I was only on it for about a year and a half. Long enough to get my diet under control. I got my insulin resistance into remission and now I am 65 and I am not diabetic even though I have the diabetic gene. So grateful! You must follow instructions including diet instructions to avoid some of the side effects I know. I’m sorry for those that are unable to take it. My A1C stays around 5.5

[@cybersal7]

500 mg dose and extremely low carb keto diet my A-1 C won't go below 6.2

[@bridgetjones8339]

@@cybersal7 3 x/day? What’s your sugar intake?

[@SK-ne4bf]

Does metformin cause hearing loss and tinnitus? I was reading the article, some where it says it cause hearing loss and tinnitus. Do you see those side effects on you?

[@bridgetjones8339]

@@SK-ne4bf I did not

[@jodiecurlind5358]

Thank you. You have a nice speaking skills 😊

[@barrymoore4470]

I felt terrible on metformin, the first diabetic medication prescribed to me. I felt like a zombie from my first dose to when my doctor finally agreed to take me off of it, and I attribute this now to hypoglycemia. My blood sugar levels and A1C did improve dramatically, and probably did so at a much faster rate than if I had not been on metformin, but the price paid was walking around in a constant daze. I felt better immediately when coming off metformin, and I've never taken it again. I also was diagnosed with B12 deficiency after my time with metformin, being prescribed B12 supplements, and I now also ascribe this to the metformin. Oddly, no one else I've ever met with a history of metformin has described the zombie-like feeling I experienced with the drug.

[@AFaceintheCrowd01]

The zombie-like feeling is what I LIKE about the drug.

[@ronlentjes2739]

That's because the drug starves you from energy but cutting some of the energy pathways! See my main comment. Healthy diet is answer! No sugar. No artificial sugar!

[@TryptychUK]

Overdoing metformin can make you nauseous and pukey. Get the time release tablets, and take them all at once for a 24 hour period. I find there are far fewer side effects that way.

[@ndpendentlady]

I have been on metformin for over 15 years and I've never had any of these side effects.

[@lhmcd5538]

My face became swollen along with the rest of my body, particularly my stomach. I’m to old but I looked pregnant and it was quite uncomfortable. I spent the day in emergency at hospital. I’m now trying to control my pre diabetes with diet.

[@gabrielcollins956]

My face is so blotted right now and I don't know what to do

[@victoriamosteller6648]

Been on metform for 6 years. Lost weight and a1c is about 6.

[@noripogikatelucas8266]

Your channel helped me a lot. You inspire me so much to keep learning . You are awesome. Keep it up!

[@hmlab1075]

Thks... went off of Metformin in favor of a Keto diet...

[@HotSeat17]

Hallelujah! Me too and will never look back! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@HotSeat17]

​​@@hollyschitt I get most of my CALORIES from fat, not that I "eat mostly fat"! I eat lots of low starch, Keto friendly vegetables, and moderate protein. Get your facts straight and don't spread misinformation. I lost 75 lbs. on Keto with very little exercise, and did not count calories. My medical tests came back better than my grandchildren who are in their 20's!!! I never felt better in my life at 71 years of age! 😁

[@SK-ne4bf]

Does metformin cause hearing loss and tinnitus?

[@conniepayne591]

I take Janumet and I have none of those problems. Also Jardiance. I take the ERS pill. Maybe the doctors should prescribe this. I've been on this for years. I take it but I don't think it does anything much. Sometimes it seems like diabetes is a club or something. I can never keep up with the restrictive diet. I9 would die from it. So thanks for the fun video. Have a nice day.

[@cynthiaoconnor7185]

I've been on Metformin ever since doctors discovered I had Type II Diabetes (about 8 years). Have never had diarrhea but, instead, have only had one bowel movement per week. Could being a vegetarian have caused this?

[@OMA-kz8cg]

Thank you Sir

[@pam5389]

It lowers B12 levels and can induce lactic acidosis. Both happened to me.

[@tinglelingaling6]

I have been on Metformin for Type 2 and PCOS for around 30 years. I have CHF and Kidney disease.

[@MM-qp4pd]

You got chf and kidney disease from this drug?

[@black_shadow_295]

Please Bring some Basics of medical terminology

[@josiedmo]

It gave me the runs and. Later found out I could control my blood sugar with diet and exercise

[@stuartdryer1352]

SGLT2 inhibitors are currently a lot more expensive but could well be a better initial therapy.

[@cherylradabaugh2720]

I was on one of those ,constantly starving hungry,constantly urinating . Had enough of that junk and quit taking it

[@maiaallman4635]

Very interesting. Thank you.

[@Kaninfo]

Very well done and so informative........thank you!

[@elizabethmoorman7434]

Thank you, I will get vit B12

[@katiehettinger7857]

Thank you. ❤

[@kunserndsittizen2655]

Is the b12 absorption issue permanent? Even after stopping?

[@cindysnow3381]

I am taking (since I got off Metformin) Mary Ruth's B12 drops for under the tongue. I have heard it is much better absorbed than in the stomach. It is a DELICIOUS berry flavor! No affiliation with Mary Ruth's.

[@frankenz66]

Hypoglycemia occurs when you fast or exercise with this? Hmm, sounds as if you did either of those two enough and effectively, a person might get down to a normal glucose levels if you did those without Metformin. I got B-12 malabsorbtion and severe nausea dealing with Metformin..

[@MamaD-tr2qz]

Took me awhile but after months I felt ok most days.

[@tonimarie8951]

Isnt that a metabolic disorder? Why not fix that instead? Just wondering..

[@rossentownsend4936]

When it comes to health your mitochondria is the beginning middle and end . Metformin chokes off the respiration Rate of the complex one of your electron transport chained within the microndria. This blunts the effects of exercise but hell it's cheap And addresses your insurance company's desire to lower your blood sugar on a budget.

[@cherylradabaugh2720]

Was on this junk 2xs .the ist time was the regular type,non extended release which I had some trouble with .took it for awhile,then quit . Np at then Dr office put me on the extended release ,which I took for awhile .then took my self off of it .because all it did was tear my guts up .plus got to the point where I couldn't eat or drink certain foods ,drink.

[@annettearnott4631]

I have been on metformin for years and I don't have any side affect

[@wdeemarwdeemar8739]

Never had diarrhea… gas absolutely. 😊

[@johnhodgson4216]

Metformin Side effect, uncontrollable defeciation; the brown surprise in your pants.

[@lisasmith6000]

😂😂😂

[@ayaa.1351]

I was given it for PCOS.

[@Yoshi14300]

How is it going? I just got my prescription today for the same thing

[@CatherineHurdle-z3v]

Topical metformin has less side effects for me.

[@bthyme]

...the condition known as hot dog finger

[@glhmedic]

Nope I still have explosive diarrhea even after years of use. I have to clean the bowel after exploding.

[@ayaa.1351]

Yep same.

[@glhmedic]

@@hollyschitt because I have gotten used to the explosive bowel movements especially after drinking my morning coffee.

[@georgeanngash9896]

Oh no

[@stevedoherty1257]

I suffered from severe diarrhea for years after my previous doctor had me on waaay too much. He had me on 2550 mg per day. My new doctor changed my prescription to two 500 mg extended release pills taken in the morning. No more diarrhea and my glucose levels are just as controlled as with the overdose. Talk to your doctor about changing.

[@sharleendavies7858]

Same!

[@aceman3577]

That drug will kill you

[@gwensmith6]

Yes it will doctors prescribe it without weighing tbe consequences. Some are too lazy to set up a program for the problem

[@stormryder9202]

I haven’t been to a doctor seen a doctor called a doctor. Got any kind of medical advisor or help or any vaccines in 40 years and I’m healthy as horse. Can you find a doctor can explain that to other doctors.

[@maxinekennedy1152]

I also refuse flu vaccines and definitely refused all the covid jabs. Recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, I refuse to take metformin, I will control it with diet, exercise and supplements. Dr dos'nt approve - bad luck ☹️.

[@Itzuboikai]

Since i take metformin, i feel extremely tired, i also develop stress and anxiety...😢😢😢😢😢 Anyone, please advise me what to do😢

[@ric889]

My feet feel like they are frozen solid.

[@cybersal7]

Cold? Stiff? Or both. I have no pain but my feet feel dead.

[@ric889]

@@cybersal7 cold all the time. Stiff most of the time and neuropathy getting worse. I will take pins and needles anytime over the nails and railroad spikes I have now or the red hot knives that poke my ankles

[@ChesterBettis]

First dose I took had me in severe stomach pain! It made me blind and have to wear glasses!

[@wendyrowland7787]

It sounds like weight loss is the easy option compared to taking this med.

[@Maligroot]

Diagnosed with type 2 in a past 16 months and weigh 55 kg. At 70 years old I’m under weight and walking everyday yet here I am 😊on medication.

[@daviniakeller4181]

Some of us have a genetic cause for diabetes. 100% of my dads family either start out with type 1 or develop type 2 by their mid 30s. Yes some of them are overweight but the majority aren't. I myself was diagnosed at 38 with type 2. I was 4'10 129 pounds. Stopped drinking anything but water and unsweetened tea in my mid 20s and haven't eaten sweets in the same time frame thinking if I kept my weight in a normal range it would prevent me from getting it. Nope. All 9 of my siblings had it before 40. Even my brother who jogs 5 miles everyday.

[@Maligroot]

@@daviniakeller4181 thanks 🙏🏻 my point exactly 👍

[@jordanslingluff287]

Low fiber heavily processed food is what causes most cases of type 2 diabetes. Something tasting sweet has little to do with overall sugar content.

[@RavenWolfDrum69]

Couldn't even take it .. yes made me deathly ill. On the toilet aĺ day at work no

[@garethdrain1479]

Wow. I've really lost the will to live. Sounds like it should be taken of the market.

[@cherylradabaugh2720]

Needs to be

[@MarkMunro-y8f]

Just say NO to this LSD.😂😂😂. Night mares.

[@Maisie1969]

If you take depression medication, it can cause diabetes. It happened to me. I no longer have depression and I no longer have diabetes. I stopped this diabetes medication also because I'm a diabetic.

[@Tomsdatter]

😮 OMG I take anti depression medication and I have just been diagnosed with diabetes 2. I am not overweight, I train and eat healty, so I was really wondering why I got diabetes 2. Good that you could fight the depression and get of all this medication.

[@Maisie1969]

I wasn't overweight when I was diagnosed as well.

[@danthemansmail]

I've never had any of these problems, knock on wood.

[@cliffordbuttle4529]

Been told it’s very good for horses make there coats better ?

[@volpeverde6441]

diarrhea.... runny nose.... red blotches on forearms....

[@suehorn4182]

I had to stop. UC and diarrhea really bad. Started UC medication

[@RichardWaters-d6s]

I call BS!